Mylan boosts EpiPen patient programs, doesn't budge on price
Mylan is bulking up programs that help patients pay for its EpiPen emergency allergy treatment after weathering heated criticism about an average cost that has soared over the past decade.
View ArticleChildren with food allergies predisposed to asthma, rhinitis
Children with a history of food allergy have a high risk of developing asthma and allergic rhinitis during childhood as well. The risk increases with the number of food allergies a child might have,...
View ArticleAllergic response to house dust mites is age-dependent
In adults with a house dust mite allergy, a cascade of inflammatory signals on the surface of the airways leads to airway remodeling. This process cannot be influenced by standard cortisone therapy....
View ArticleEpiPen's pricing debacle and its impact on patients, insurers
A firestorm erupted this week in response to the pharmaceutical company Mylan's steep increase in the price of its EpiPen, a life-saving treatment for severe allergic reactions, with consumers and...
View ArticleYoung children's antibiotic exposure associated with higher food allergy risk
Antibiotic treatment within the first year of life may wipe out more than an unwanted infection: exposure to the drugs is associated with an increase in food allergy diagnosis, new research from the...
View ArticleEarly life exposure to antibiotics is related to increased risk of allergies...
Research presented today (6 September, 2016) at this year's European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in London, UK shows that exposure to antibiotics early in life is related to...
View ArticleDiagnosing and managing food allergies: A guide for physicians
A new review aims to help physicians diagnose and manage food allergies in children and adults. The article, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) looks at recent evidence from...
View ArticleGrass pollen allergy vaccine also effective against hepatitis B
A new type of vaccine against grass pollen allergies (BM32) might also offer an effective treatment for combating hepatitis B infection. This is the finding of a study conducted at MedUni Vienna's...
View ArticleFood allergies linked to raised risk of asthma, hay fever
(HealthDay)—Children with food allergies are at increased risk for asthma and hay fever, and the risk rises with the number of food allergies, new research shows.
View ArticleFeeding babies egg and peanut may prevent food allergy
Feeding babies egg and peanut may reduce their risk of developing an allergy to the foods, finds a new study.
View ArticleMouse study shows how 'hair-of-the-dog' approach works to treat allergies
The hair-of-the-dog-that-bit-you is a time-honored allergy remedy for a good reason: It works.
View ArticleIntestinal diversity protects against asthma
Children who develop asthma or allergies have an altered immune response to intestinal bacteria in the mucous membranes even when infants, according to a new study from Linköping University, Sweden,...
View ArticleIs it safe to wash my hands, doctor?
A battle is waging about how often and how carefully we should wash our hands. Many allergy experts say it is vital for our future health and that of our children to reduce hand washing and allow...
View ArticleDaily intranasal steroid Tx not better for allergy relief
(HealthDay)—Daily intranasal corticosteroids (INCS) are not superior to on-demand INCS or to antihistamine on demand for the treatment of pollen-related allergies in children, according to a study...
View ArticleMoms and dads of kids with food allergies think they're allergic too
When testing for food allergies, allergists often ask about family history. If your parents have food allergies, the chances are higher that you too will have them. Problem is, not everyone who reports...
View ArticleStudy suggests patch is safe, convenient mode of treatment for peanut allergy
A wearable patch that delivers small amounts of peanut protein through the skin shows promise for treating children and young adults with peanut allergy, with greater benefits for younger children,...
View ArticleFish intake may protect children from allergies
Eating oily fish while pregnant or breastfeeding may protect your child from allergies. Likewise, kids who eat fish, eggs and flour early in life have less allergies, according to new findings from the...
View ArticleJoin the teal pumpkin project on Halloween
(HealthDay)—Halloween can be ver-r-r-r-y frightful for kids with food allergies, but the Teal Pumpkin Project aims to make their trick-or-treating safer and more fun.
View ArticleConfusing food labels place consumers with food allergy at risk
A study found that consumers with food allergy concerns often misunderstand food labels about allergens that say "may contain" or "manufactured on shared equipment." While they should avoid such...
View ArticleWhen and how to introduce peanut-containing foods to reduce allergy risk
Parents may be confused with how and when to introduce peanut-containing foods to their infants. Presentations at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific...
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