Allergy

The HCPLive Allergy condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on allergic and inflammatory diseases. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for food and seasonal allergies, as well as allergic asthma and related conditions.

De-Labeling Penicillin Linked to Economic Benefits

September 20, 2021

Article

An Australian study used data consistent with international literature on the subject of de-labeling penicillin for low-risk allergy patients.

Significant Educational Gaps in Allergy Research Recorded in Europe

September 16, 2021

Article

Investigators report that few medical schools in Europe consider allergology to be an important area of study, resulting in a lack of knowledge regarding certain allergy practices.

Rebecca Rosenberger, MMSc, PA-C: Educating Patients on Allergy Symptoms

September 07, 2021

Video

In an interview with HCPLive, Rosenberger mentioned that every conversation with a patient is an opportunity to educate them on their potential allergies and treatment methods, especially at a time when concerns regarding the delta variant are prominent.

The Proinflammatory Role of Epithelial TSLP in Severe Asthma

September 03, 2021

Article

Investigators Propose New Food Allergy Trial for Pediatric Allergy Patients

September 02, 2021

Article

Investigators believe the ALDORADO trial could properly diagnose the accuracy of open food challenges in comparison to the traditionally used double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge in pediatric patients with food allergies.

Study Reports High Tolerance of COVID-19 Vaccine in Patients with Allergies

August 31, 2021

Article

Investigators report that the small number of adverse events from the vaccine were successfully treated, with the remaining participants experiencing no allergic responses.

Maternal Weight Linked to Allergic Disease Development in Infants

August 25, 2021

Article

The investigative team in Canada found that pre-pregnancy weight may possibly influence a child’s risk of developing pediatric allergic diseases.

Intralymphatic Immunotherapy Safe But Ineffective

August 20, 2021

Article

Investigators found that intralymphatic immunotherapy of was not superior to placebo or other forms of allergen-specific immunotherapy, but felt continued research was warranted.

Antibiotic Allergy Labels Negatively Affect Patient Outcomes

August 18, 2021

Article

Investigators found that children with antibiotic allergy labels have longer hospital stays and increased symptoms of allergic reaction.

Associations Found Between Nut Allergies and Atopic Disease

August 13, 2021

Article

Investigators link early atopic manifestations and other complications to tree nut allergy, which account for most of all food related deaths by anaphylaxis.