The first sign that something was wrong with Shon Dwyer’s son was as sudden as it was dramatic. Dylan was 10 months old when she spotted quarter-sized hives on his face, and…

Children with asthma may find the condition easier to handle if their classmates get some asthma education, a UK study suggests.

Researchers found that in schools that offered an asthma…

If you or someone in your family suffers from a food allergy, you know how difficult it can be to decipher the food label if the product contains…

Researchers have demonstrated that an antibiotic is effective at treating acute asthma attacks, potentially providing a new way to help asthma sufferers.

Research published in the New England…

Girls whose mothers smoked heavily during pregnancy are more likely to have asthma symptoms at age 14, a study from Australia shows. However, the researchers found no such link between…

Food allergies can put serious limits on the daily activities of affected kids and their parents, a new study has found.

Among 87 families researchers surveyed, the majority of parents…

Allergies such as hay fever are reaching epidemic proportions in Europe and a failure to treat them properly is creating a mounting bill for society and the healthcare system, experts…

The European Medicines Agency said on Monday two prescription creams used to treat eczema could still be used but “with greater caution” to reduce skin cancer and lymphoma risks.

Hand eczema caused by soaps and other irritants in the workplace may lead to unemployment or prolonged sick leaves from work…

A newly recognized type of immune cell may play an important role in causing asthma, perhaps explaining why current therapies sometimes fail, report researchers from Children’s Hospital…

In a study of inner-city adults with persistent asthma, more than half believed their disease was episodic, only occurring when symptoms were present, according to a new report in…

Allergists representing three organizations developed evidence-based guidelines for food allergy diagnosis and management, which has become more sophisticated and challenging in recent years due to the increase in…

Children with grass pollen allergy are prone to develop asthma. A new study shows that specific grass pollen immunotherapy appears to be a safe and effective treatment for children with…

A seven-year tracking study has prompted scientists to suggest that chronic fatigue syndrome could be the result of brain injuries inflicted during the early stages of glandular fever.

Australian researchers…

Peanut-allergic patients, particularly adolescents, need to be counseled on the risks of kissing someone who has recently eaten peanuts or peanut-containing products, even if that person brushed their teeth afterwards,…

A Mayo Clinic team has compiled a top-10 list of the most frequent allergen that causes contact dermatitis. The allergens appear in a wide array of products, Dr. Mark…

Contrary to what had been expected, new research shows that non-prescription pseudoephedrine controls nasal allergy symptoms just as well as the more expensive prescription drug Singulair, also known by its generic…

Delaying the introduction of solid food beyond 6 months of age does not protect against the development of allergic dermatitis, the results of a new study show. However, delayed…

McDonald’s Corp., french fries contain more fat and calories than previously thought and have ingredients that could aggravate some allergies, but the company said on Monday the disclosures showed its commitment…

Two prescription creams to treat eczema will now carry strong warnings about the possible risk of skin cancer, lymphoma and other cancers, their manufacturers and U.S. regulators said on…

Hopes have been dashed for a potential treatment for peanut allergies following the severe reactions suffered by two children during a clinical trial.

While both inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA) have been proven to help control mild-to-moderate persistent asthma in school-age children, a new study shows ICS may be…

Certain features of the anthroposophic lifestyle, such as restrictive use of antibiotics and fever antipyretics, reduce the risk of allergic disease in children, according to a new study.

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Individuals with severe persistent dermatitis who fail to gain adequate control despite standard treatments may find relief with the addition of Xolair (omalizumab), according to a group of dermatologists from Georgia.

A tailored approach, involving cockroach extermination and using air cleaners to reduce dust, smoke and levels of other indoor allergens may consequently reduce asthma symptoms in inner-city children, new study…