Health
Make curbing allergies, asthma your New Year's resolution
Keeping allergies and asthma in check in the new year is a resolution worth keeping.
Jan 2, 2023
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News tagged with allergist
Immunology
Study shows 86.4% of infants with anaphylaxis appropriately received epinephrine
Although many parents of infants worry about their child having a food allergy, there has not been a lot of research into the presentation of anaphylaxis in infants. A new study being presented at this year's American College ...
Nov 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New study identifies sexual activity as asthma trigger
When people with asthma wonder what forms of exercise might cause an asthma flare, they may not take sexual relations into account. A new study being presented at this year's American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology ...
Nov 10, 2022
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Immunology
Research shows care from an allergist results in lower health care costs for children with peanut allergy
Care from an allergist is associated with a reduction in total health care costs for U.S. children with peanut allergy, new research finds.
Oct 24, 2022
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Immunology
Better identification of sesame in food packaging needed to avoid anaphylaxis
In 2021, the US Congress passed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education & Research Act which, among other things, added sesame to the list of allergens which are mandatory for inclusion on food labels by 2023. A new ...
Dec 17, 2021
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Immunology
Most young people with asthma haven't been prepared to transition to adult asthma care
Young adults with asthma need to be made aware that their medical needs surrounding asthma will likely change as they age, and it may be necessary to transition to a new practitioner in their future. A new study being presented ...
Nov 5, 2021
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Vaccination
Possible allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine shouldn't mean skipping the vaccine
Some people in the United States have expressed concern over getting one of the three currently available COVID-19 vaccines due to fear of an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Two new studies being presented at this year's ...
Nov 5, 2021
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Immunology
Your COVID-19 facemask may also be protecting you from allergies
The end of summer means the beginning of fall allergy season. But you've probably already got at least one protective measure in place: your COVID-19 mask.
Aug 10, 2021
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Immunology
Updated advice for safe COVID-19 vaccination in people with high-risk allergy histories
At the end of 2020, experts led by allergists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) examined all information related to possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccinations. Now the team has published updated insights based ...
Apr 19, 2021
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Immunology
Some allergens that cause contact dermatitis are found in masks that prevent COVID-19
Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, those able to wear a face mask have been encouraged to do so to prevent transmission of the virus. For some people with skin allergies, wearing a mask can cause further problems. ...
Nov 13, 2020
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