Allergy

New research adds to the case that some children are genetically more susceptible to allergic disease.

Preschool children with asthma, food allergies, and pollen/fur or dust mite allergies are at increased risk of having concurrent mental health problems.

GalSafe pigs may potentially be used as a source of medical products, free of detectable alpha-gal sugar.

Those with a history of severe allergic reaction to vaccines are recommended to consider deferring on the recently approved COVID-19 vaccine.

The UK’s regulatory agency is advising those with a history of severe allergies not to get vaccinated pending investigations of 2 severe adverse events.

The approval comes after the completion of 2 studies, POLYP 1 and POLYP 2.

Patients with late-onset asthma and allergies had an increased risk of COPD as well as a heightened risk of landing in the “multiple disorders” comorbidity profile.

Drugs often trigger outbreaks of hives, but investigators observed no clear evidence as to the overall incidence of drug allergies in CSU.

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed burdens on access to in-person health services; therefore, safe and practical allergy management / prevention processes are necessary.

An expert offers 5 tips to physicians and patients on best practices for managing symptoms related to allergic asthma.

This edition from the 10 Year Plan features perspective from leadership at AAAAI and ACAAI, as well as survey results from allergists and pulmonologists.

An expert discusses how allergies can make it easier for viruses to enter the body as well as the association between asthma and COVID-19 severity.

Ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution 0.035% is the first and only over-the-counter preservative-free eye drop solution for itchy eyes caused by allergies.

An expert discusses the importance of getting vaccinated for the flu this year as well as strategies healthcare systems are taking to ensure easy access for patients.

D. farinae and D. pteronyssinus positive skin prick test results were much more frequent in patients >18 years.

Distinguishing factors between the 3.

How the treatment differs from others for peanut allergy.

The expert discusses the first FDA-approved drug of its kind for peanut allergy.

The findings suggest the need to possibly revise published food allergy guidelines.

Until more is known about long-term cardiac mechanisms behind MIS-C, providers could consider following Kawasaki disease guidelines for follow-up care

It has been notoriously difficult to measure sensitization to the alpha-Gal carbohydrate.

The findings provide data to help physicians, patients, and caregivers make informed, shared decisions on the management of peanut allergy.

Although a majority of pediatricians are aware of the guidelines, less than one-third of survey respondents report full implementation.

The results further support the overall benefit of epicutaneous immunotherapy.

There is also an association between late onset of spring and an increase in hospital admissions for asthma.