allergies

Fatal delays in administering life-saving adrenaline autoinjector (EpiPen) for food anaphylaxis, a severe and rapid allergic reaction, is highlighted in research being presented at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Conference today [28 April].

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and spring is the perfect time to get both allergies and asthma under control.

The presentation was part of MCL Grand Rounds, hosted by the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF, on June 3. ▶️ Watch the recording of “Challenging Allergies.” The post Jill A. Fisher presented “Challenging Allergies: The Search for a Magic Bullet for Pediatric Food Allergies” appeared first on UNC Center for Bioethics .

Daily immunotherapy delivered via a dermal patch reduced risk of reactions, including anaphylaxis, in children with an immunoglobulin E (IgE)–mediated cow’s milk allergy, according to a recent clinical trial published in JAMA Pediatrics. The post Skin Patch Improves Treatment for Pediatric Milk Allergies appeared first on News Center .

Allergies are caused by the immune system mistakenly reacting to certain harmless molecules. Hay fever, which is triggered by pollen, is a common allergy. Other allergens include nuts, latex and cat skin. Allergens pose no real danger to our bodies, but are recognised by some people’s antibodies and trigger inflammatory responses called allergic reactions. Learn the latest about allergies, preven…

A new drug used to treat cancer may also prevent allergic reactions to peanuts, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. The post New Cancer Drug May Also Curb Peanut Allergies appeared first on News Center .

A newly developed “peanut patch” is a safe and effective way to desensitize toddlers allergic to peanuts, according to findings published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The post ‘Peanut Patch’ May Help Desensitize Allergic Toddlers appeared first on News Center .

An estimated 4.2 million children worldwide suffer from a peanut allergy. For these patients, even the slightest peanut ingredients can have fatal consequences. Allergic reaction is essentially the binding of allergens […]

CANADIAN, Texas, July 7 /PRNewswire/ — Research presented at this year’s annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology has shown that sublingual immunotherapy, or placing drops under the tongue, can be a highly effective approach to administering allergy medications and is safe and effective in children under 5. A group of Italian researchers found that over a 3-year s…