Allergy news
Extreme preemies at risk for asthma as adults
Young adults who were born very premature may have an increased risk of asthma, a report published Monday…
New treatment may desensitize kids with milk allergies, say researchers at Stanford and Boston
Some 3 million children in the United States have some form of food allergy, ranging in severity from…
Stephen J. Teach, MD, MPH, part of landmark study on pediatric asthma
Stephen J. Teach, MD, MPH, Medical Director and Principal Investigator of IMPACT DC, a program of pediatric asthma…
Nottingham scientists identify trigger in cat allergy
A breakthrough by scientists at The University of Nottingham could provide hope for any allergy sufferers who have…
Asthma linked to celiac disease
People with the digestive disorder known as celiac disease are more likely to develop another disorder involving the…
Most Americans Recognize Allergies Are Serious But Don’t Know Who Should Treat Condition
While nearly four in five people know allergies are serious, only one in five realize that allergists are…
Many with asthma, emphysema may misuse inhalers
Many people with asthma or emphysema could be taking their inhaled medicines incorrectly, researchers say.
When…
Allergies lower risk of low- and high-grade glioma
The more allergies one has, the lower the risk of developing low- and high-grade glioma, according to data…
Study challenges high rate of peanut allergies
Peanut allergies may be less common than previously believed, according to a new study based on allergy diagnoses…
More than allergies: Histamine may be a possible drug target for multiple sclerosis
If you think histamines are your nemesis during allergy season, here’s something that might change your perspective. New…
Living Near Busy Roadways Ups Chances of Allergic Asthma
An international team of lung experts has new evidence from a study in shantytowns near Lima, Peru, that…
Avoid Allergy and Asthma Triggers as You Shape Up
A New Year’s resolution to get in shape is good news for your health. But if you have…
Leave Winter Allergy and Asthma Misery Out in the Cold Allergists Offer Tips for Eliminating Indoor Triggers
The first frost often brings welcome relief from hay fever and the symptoms caused by outdoor allergens. But…
Shea nuts appear safe in allergy study
Shea butter is in everything from diaper cream to tissue paper, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Nasal congestion can mean severe asthma
Nasal congestion can be a sign of severe asthma, which means that healthcare professionals should be extra vigilant…
New asthma research breaks the mold
Scientists investigating the allergic reactions that asthmatics suffer towards a common mould have discovered that many people with…
If Kissing or Sex Leaves You Tingly, Is It Love or Allergies? Intimate Allergic Reactions Can Be Treated, Allergists Say
Even brushing your teeth or waiting hours after eating may not prevent some partners of people with food…
Chinese Herbs Can Complement Proven Allergy Treatments Herbal Formula Shows Promise Against Food Allergies
Complementary and alternative medicine may give allergy and asthma sufferers new options for treating symptoms, according to allergists…
Nut Allergic Patients Struggle to Recognize Nut Types
Only half of people with peanut or tree nut allergies know what the nut they are allergic to…
Mild Asthma Patients Over-Medicated
Researchers find inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist (ICS/LABA) combination products are commonly used by patients with mild…
