Immunology
Should you try allergen immunotherapy?
(HealthDay)—If you're constantly sneezing and sniffling even though you take allergy medication to relieve symptoms, you may want to consider immunotherapy.
Jul 9, 2019
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Immunology
New research shows 73 percent of allergists prescribe under-the-tongue allergy tablets
Allergy shots (subcutaneous immunotherapy or SCIT) have been available for more than 100 years. Allergy tablets (sublingual immunotherapy or SLIT) have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the ...
Apr 2, 2019
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Immunology
Your severe eczema may best be treated by allergy shots
If you've suffered with severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) for a long time and have tried what you think is every available option for relief, you may want to consider allergy shots. A medically-challenging case being presented ...
Nov 16, 2018
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Immunology
Now's the time to tackle springtime allergies
(HealthDay)—With spring allergy season just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how to deal with your symptoms, experts say.
Mar 17, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How to tell if your symptoms are cold, flu or allergies
A runny or stuffy nose can be a symptom of the flu, a cold or allergies, and it can be hard to discern which one you have. So how do you know what's really going on with your nose?
Jan 22, 2018
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Immunology
Keeping the holidays allergy and asthma-free
(HealthDay)—Allergies and asthma can be worse than the Grinch when it comes to ruining your holiday spirit.
Dec 21, 2017
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Immunology
Guidelines say no special precautions needed for flu shots for people allergic to eggs
For years, people with an egg allergy have been told to avoid or take special precautions when getting a flu shot because most influenza vaccines are grown in eggs and contain a tiny amount of egg protein. An updated practice ...
Dec 19, 2017
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Immunology
Sniffing out the best allergy treatment
(HealthDay)—Seasonal allergies make life miserable for millions of Americans.
Nov 28, 2017
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Immunology
Study reveals using synthetic peptides could be a better solution for grass allergy sufferers
A new approach to treating grass allergies offers potential as a shorter and more effective alternative to traditional allergy shots, according to a recent study led by Queen's researcher Dr. Anne Ellis (Medicine, Biomedical ...
Feb 23, 2017
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Immunology
Allergen immunotherapy found to pose no risk of infection
A team of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators has found no evidence of infections related to administration of allergy immunotherapy, the common practice of injecting minimal quantities of allergens beneath ...
Apr 15, 2016
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