Immunology

Supervised self-injection ups teens' comfort with approach

(HealthDay)—For food-allergic adolescents at risk for anaphylaxis, supervised self-infection with an empty syringe is associated with improved comfort levels with self-injection, according to a study published in the March-April ...

Immunology

Confusing 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 products to prevent what could ...

Immunology

Most anaphylaxis patients in ER treated appropriately

(HealthDay)—The majority of anaphylaxis patients seeking treatment in Belgian emergency departments are treated in accordance with the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) guidelines, according to ...

Immunology

Hard-to-control asthma has distinct features, study shows

Bronchodilator responsiveness, nasal inflammation and allergy were among the most significant baseline features that distinguished hard-to-control asthma in inner-city children and adolescents. These characteristics identified ...

Immunology

Many parents know too little about their child's asthma meds

(HealthDay)—Only half of parents of children with asthma fully understand the use of their child's asthma medications, according to research published online May 17 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Immunology

New research on preventing fall asthma exacerbations

Experts from Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) co-led a team of researchers in studying new approaches to reducing fall asthma exacerbations in pediatric patients. Their findings were released online in late ...

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