Season of Birth tied to Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Children born in autumn or winter are more likely to have asthma and allergic rhinitis compared to those born in summer, according to research from Finland.
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Skin Tape Test Predicts Food Allergies in Infants
National Jewish Health researchers developed a noninvasive skin tape sampling method to identify early predictors of food allergies in newborns.
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Robitussin Cough Syrups Recalled for Microbial Contamination
Haleon is voluntarily recalling eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult due to microbial contamination.
Early Food Allergy Tied to Asthma and Lung Health Issues in Childhood
Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to new research.
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‘Allergic March’ Validated in New Pediatric Allergy Research
Researchers used electronic health record data from more than 200,000 pediatric patients to describe patterns of pediatric allergies across the US, validating a population-level pattern of allergy development known as the “allergic march,” in which allergies first present as eczema, followed by food allergies, asthma, and environmental allergies.
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How Genes Make Us Prone to Allergies
Researchers identified how genetic differences that alter a specific protein can affect our body’s response to allergies, leading to an increased likelihood for allergic reactions that cause inflammation.
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Skin Patch Desensitizes Toddlers with Peanut Allergy
A phase 3 clinical trial found that year-long immunotherapy through a skin patch safely desensitized toddlers with peanut allergy, lowering the risk of a severe allergic reaction from accidental exposure.
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How Certain Protein Helps Prevent Allergic Asthma
In a mouse model, the researchers discovered that interleukin-6 signaling played a role in stopping allergen-specific T cells from turning into harmful Th2 cells.
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Emergency Room Anaphylaxis Observation Times Could Be Halved
New research suggests most children visiting hospital emergency departments with anaphylaxis could be discharged after two hours or less—half the time of current minimum guidelines.
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Climate Change Affecting Pollen Season, Allergies
Pollen season is starting earlier and lasting longer than in past decades, and climate change is a factor, according to experts at ACAAI.
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Experts Warn of Longer and Earlier Pollen Seasons
With longer pollen seasons featuring significantly more pollen than decades ago, experts from the ACAAI say healthcare providers need to adjust their management plans accordingly.
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Minority Patients Undertreated with Allergy Shots
Penn State College of Medicine researchers found Black patients were significantly less likely to be prescribed allergy shots than their white counterparts.
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Early Pet Exposure May Prevent Food Allergies in Children
Researchers pinpointed which food allergies children were significantly less likely to experience after being exposed to pet cats or dogs during fetal development or early infancy.
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AAFA Names Most Challenging US Cities to Live With Asthma
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) released its annual Allergy Capitals report...
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Researchers Discover Potential Way to Block Peanut Allergy Anaphylaxis
Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine say the discovery could lead to life-saving therapeutics for people with severe peanut allergies.
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