Immunology
When do allergy shots become necessary?
The beauty of spring is upon us, but as lovely as it may be to look at, it can wreak havoc in your nose, throat and eyes. The higher the pollen count, the greater the misery.
Apr 12, 2016
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Allergy shots effective for baby boomers suffering from seasonal allergies
Recent years have seen an increase in those suffering from allergies, including baby boomers. And because older people tend to have additional chronic diseases, diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) can ...
Feb 9, 2016
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High pollen levels hitting allergy sufferers hard
Ah, springtime. Sunny days, fresh breezes and everything is in bloom – including seasonal allergies.
May 15, 2015
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Under-the-tongue tablets trick immune system to fight allergies
Asha Patel knows more about what goes into your lungs than you do. Every weekday at 8 a.m., the researcher climbs onto the roof of Allegheny General Hospital, in Pittsburgh, to check a machine called a Burkard Spore Trap. ...
Jul 18, 2014
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New allergy tablets offer alternative to shots
For decades, seasonal allergy sufferers had two therapy options to ease the misery of hay fever. They could swallow pills or squirt nasal sprays every day for brief reprieves from the sneezing and itchy eyes. Or they could ...
Jun 2, 2014
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FDA OKs Merck tablet to reduce grass allergies
Merck & Co. says the Food and Drug Administration has approved its new tablet for grass allergies, Grastek, for patients five to 65 years old.
Apr 15, 2014
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Allergy shots during pregnancy may decrease allergies in children
Expecting mothers who suffer from allergies may want to consider another vaccination in addition to the flu shot and Tdap. A study being presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma ...
Nov 8, 2013
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Allergic to gummy bears? Be cautious getting the flu shot
Do marshmallows make your tongue swell? Gummy bears make you itchy? If you've answered yes and are allergic to gelatin, you will want to take some precautions when getting the flu shot. While the vaccine is recommended for ...
Nov 8, 2013
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Defining allergy fact from fiction
From gluten allergy and hypoallergenic pets, to avoiding the flu shot because of an egg allergy, there are a lot of common myths and misconceptions about allergies. Many might be shocking due to a great deal of false information ...
Nov 7, 2013
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Egg-allergic children now have no barriers to flu shot
All children should have flu shots, even if they have an egg allergy, and it's now safe to get them without special precautions. This finding is from the latest update on the safety of the flu vaccine for allergic patients, ...
Oct 1, 2013
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