allergies

Food allergies aren't just inconvenient, they can be really scary – imagine being out in...

Being ready for the school year means more than gathering clothes and supplies - it also means adequately preparing your child and the school staff to deal with your child's allergies and asthma.

Large-scale study on children with asthma and allergies suggests no link between exposure to cats and asthma severity

Spring means beautiful flowers, fragrant lilacs – and lots of tree pollen coating cars and setting off sneezing, wheezing and headaches.

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have successfully treated children aged 1–3 years with peanut allergies. The children slowly became accustomed to eating peanuts by consuming small amounts of them daily, which were gradually increased over time. The results are presented in The Lancet Regional H...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have successfully treated children aged 1–3 years with peanut allergies. The children slowly became accustomed to eating peanuts by consuming small amounts of them daily, which were gradually increased over time.

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 .

First clinical trial of its kind could be ‘life changing’ for those living in fear of severe peanut reaction Adults with severe peanut allergies can be desensitised by daily exposure, according to the first clinical trial of its kind. After being given steadily increasing doses of peanut flour over a period of months, two-thirds of the trial participants were able to eat the equivalent of five pe…

The rising incidence of food allergies has underscored the need for innovative solutions to address these life-threatening conditions. Among these allergies is the alpha-gal syndrome, a rare but increasingly prevalent allergy to red meat that is transmitted by the bite of the lone star tick. The condition, which can cause severe allergic reactions, including hives, swelling, and even anaphylaxis,…

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 .

Food is a source of nutrients for our bodies, and as we’ve learned, the GI tract functions to extract those nutrients from food and absorb them into the body. But sometimes, specific foods can cause problems for the GI tract and the body, including food intolerances, food allergies, and celiac disease. These conditions are often Read more »

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…