Allergy news
Asthma and panic disorder related in young adults
Individuals with Asthma appear to have an increased risk of developing Panic disorder, and…
Irregular periods may up risk of asthma, hay fever
A new research suggests an association between irregular menstrual cycles and a heightened risk of Asthma…
Astelin wins by a nose over Zyrtec
Astelin nasal spray controls symptoms of seasonal nasal allergies better than oral Zyrtec does, a new…
Acetaminophen linked to risk of respiratory ills
Regular use of the painkiller acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is associated with higher rates of
Asthma and COPD: differences and similarities.
Asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) both have a high prevalence worldwide and…
A connection between allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma?
As outlined in part 1, numerous data from immunologic, genetic and epidemiologic studies point to a systemic link…
Nasal filters prevent hay fever symptoms
Filters worn in the nostrils and designed to trap inhaled pollen are useful for preventing hay fever…
Birth order, allergies tied to risk of lymphoma
Both allergies and a person’s place in the sibling pecking order may influence the risk of…
New compound may prevent allergies
A new chemical compound, partially derived from cats and partially derived from humans, may provide an end…
Benefits of allergen immunotherapy persist
A three- to five-year course of allergen immunotherapy remains effective for more than five years…
Peanut allergy linked to lupin flour allergy
People with peanut allergy may also be allergic to lupin flour, which is increasingly being added to human…
Pimecrolimus cream quickly eases eczema in infants
Pimecrolimus cream provides rapid relief of symptoms and helps promote sleep in young children with eczema, German researchers…
Allergies less likely for women with several kids
The more children a woman has, the less likely she is to suffer from allergic rhinitis…
‘Good’ bacteria help with eczema in infants
Mixing a type of beneficial or “probiotic” bacteria, Lactobacillus GG (LGG), into food helps reduce symptoms in allergic…
Light therapy controls hay fever, researchers say
Shining a combination of ultraviolet (UV) A and B and visible light into the nasal cavities suppresses the…
Allergy agony begins early
The sky is blue, and so am I.
Pollen kicks off my allergies, which means that…
