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.
March 18th 2024
In an announcement by Aquestive Therapeutics, these new findings demonstrated the potential of this orally-administered epinephrine treatment.
Community Practice Connections™: Preparing for an Expanded Armamentarium for Food Allergy
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Advances In: Integrating New Treatment Options into Management Plans for Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
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Let’s Get “Real”: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency—Case-Based Perspectives on Managing Associated Emphysema
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Picturing the Potential Role of OX40 and OX40L Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis
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Does Adherence to Asthma Treatment Guidelines Improve Outcomes in Patient-Centered Medical Homes?
March 2nd 2014With reimbursement increasingly tied to quality measures and other metrics, the question of whether best practices actually produce improved outcomes has taken on greater importance for clinicians and their patients.
Scientists Look at Role of DNA Variant and Novel Mechanism in Hepatitis C Virus
February 13th 2014Researchers wanting to untangle the genetic aspect of the hepatitis C virus that allows it to resist treatment discovered that one particular DNA variant acts like a powerful weapon that helps some people to better fight the disease.
Inadequate Vitamin D May Increase Risk of Certain Rheumatic Diseases
While substantial evidence already shows several genetic and environmental elements factor into immune-mediated rheumatic disease susceptibility, a recent review of hospital admissions data suggests vitamin D deficiency can single-handedly elevate a patient's risk of developing certain chronic conditions within that group of disorders.
More and More Schools Becoming Conscious of Food Allergies
November 28th 2011As a result of the steady rise of food allergies observed over the last decade in American children, a growing number of schools have decided to take action by establishing "peanut-free" classrooms and sections of cafeterias. The ban even disallows children from bringing homemade classroom snacks.
Hypoallergenic Clothes Made from Organic Milk the Up-and-Coming Fad
November 17th 2011According to 28-year old German biochemist/fashion designer Anke Domaske, the latest fad that is friendly to allergy-prone skin is milk-made clothing. Known as "Qmilch," which combines the German word for milk and a sense of ‘quality,' the fabric's texture is most similar to silk but is washable much the same as cotton.
ACAAI 2011: Pathogenesis and Subtypes of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
November 10th 2011"The small number of patients that go on to develop chronic rhinosinusitis accumulates to about 15% of the population, making it an important disease," said Dr. Michael A. Kaliner during his lecture on chronic rhinosinusitis.
ACAAI 2011: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Sinusitis/ Rhinosinusitis, Part 2
November 9th 2011Although categorizing chronic rhinosinusitis is complex, CRS with or without nasal polyps is one way to initially begin classification. Prolonged duration of RS symptoms (>8-12 weeks) is the primary reason to evaluate patients for CRS. Dr. Meltzer emphasized the need to differentiate CRS from recurrent episodes of ARS.
ACAAI 2011: Vitamin D and Asthma, Part 2
November 8th 2011There are conflicting data regarding whether vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for asthma. Observational studies have linked low vit D status with impaired lung capacity, increased airway hyperresponsiveness, corticosteroid unresponsiveness, relatively poor asthma control, and higher rates of asthma-related hospitalization.
ACAAI 2011: Cutting Cat Dander and Allergic Response
Pets can cause a variety of health problems for those with sensitivities but there are environmental changes that can help, according to Dana Wallace, MD, PA, associate clinical professor, Nova Southeastern University.