Allergy news
New cancer warnings added to two eczema creams
Two prescription creams to treat eczema will now carry strong warnings about the possible risk of skin cancer,…
Hopes dashed for peanut allergy drug Xolair
Hopes have been dashed for a potential treatment for peanut allergies following the severe reactions suffered by two…
ICS Most Effective for Persistent Asthma in Children
While both inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA) have been proven to help control mild-to-moderate persistent…
Anthroposophic Lifestyle Reduces Risk of Youth Allergies
Certain features of the anthroposophic lifestyle, such as restrictive use of antibiotics and fever antipyretics, reduce the risk…
Xolair ‘add-on’ helpful in uncontrolled dermatitis
Individuals with severe persistent dermatitis who fail to gain adequate control despite standard treatments may find relief with…
At-home changes may help control asthma symptoms
A tailored approach, involving cockroach extermination and using air cleaners to reduce dust, smoke and levels of other…
Anthroposophic lifestyle reduces the risk of allergic disease in children
Certain features of the anthroposophic lifestyle, such as restrictive use of antibiotics and fever antipyretics, reduce the risk…
Fish oil can prevent airway constriction in asthma
Adding fish oil supplements to the diet can prevent the constriction of the airways brought on by exercise…
Nonprescription inhaler effective for asthma
In a small study of patients with nighttime asthma, a nonprescription inhaler containing epinephrine was nearly as effective…
One-day antiviral treats recurrent genital herpes
Patient-initiated, single-day treatment with the antiviral drug famciclovir is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for recurrent genital herpes,…
Untreated sinus allergies affect sexual function
Symptoms of itchy, tearing eyes and nasal congestion due to seasonal allergies interfere with individuals’ ability to enjoy…
Early asthma often leads to later lung trouble
Adults with a history of childhood asthma frequently have irreversible deficits in lung function, a study shows. Longer…
Bedding tied to asthma development in infants
The use of bedding that contains no synthetic materials appears to reduce the risk of developing wheezing in…
Allergic rhinitis treatment key to asthma control
Good asthma management requires appropriate treatment of persistent stuffy nose or “allergic rhinitis,” researchers report in the journal…
New Therapies on the Horizon for Allergic Rhinitis
New therapies for allergic rhinitis may be more effective and have fewer side effects than older medications, and…
A kiss and peanuts - a deadly combination
The combination of a kiss and an allergy to nuts has resulted in death for a teenage girl.…
Asthma therapy may be underused in children
The use of controller medications before an ER visit for Asthma may not affect whether a…
Many asthmatics clueless about their disease
Many individuals with Asthma lack the skills to properly manage their disease. They are not very…
Cesarean births not linked to childhood asthma
The theory that whether a child born by Cesarean section or in the normal way, via…
Allergists Outline New Focus for Asthmatics
A Mayo Clinic allergist and colleagues representing the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and…
