Description: Eighty-four percent of children with food allergies have a reaction in school, and 25% of first food reactions occur in schools. An evaluation was conducted comparing food allergy emergency plans to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network's (FAAN) Food Allergy Action Plan.
To a person with a pollen allergy, an 18-acre ragweed field sounds like a sneezy, red-eyed zone of misery. But to two environmental engineering researchers at Johns Hopkins, the parcel presented a rare and valuable opportunity to learn how the troublesome weeds grow, reproduce and scatter their pollen under varying weather conditions.
In today's super-clean world, vaccinations and anti-bacterial soaps are keeping dirt and disease-causing germs at bay. While staying germ-free can prevent the spread of disease and infections, U-M experts say our cleanlier lifestyle may be responsible for an increase in allergies among children.
Researchers in the United Kingdom have found that increased exposure to cat allergen is associated with greater bronchial responsiveness (BR) in people with certain common allergies, even if they are not specifically allergic to cats. This suggests that reduced exposure to cats may be beneficial for allergic individuals, regardless of their specific allergies.
Complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) has increased tremendously in popularity in the United States, and one of the most common reasons that patients turn to CAM is for treating allergic diseases according to information presented at the allergists' annual meeting. Experts study the role of CAM treatments including traditional Chinese medicine and probiotics.
Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have successfully used an experimental DNA-based vaccine to protect against ragweed allergies, commonly known as hay fever, after just six injections. Patients receiving the vaccine showed an average 60 percent reduction in allergy symptoms compared to those receiving a placebo.
What could be the reason for skin that's inflamed, itchy, dotted with bumps or blisters?
Two child health experts go head to head in this week's BMJ over whether the dangers of childhood food allergy are exaggerated.
The nation's allergists and emergency physicians are teaming up to help the millions of Americans at risk for severe allergic emergencies to Be S.A.F.E. The new public education campaign features an action guide brochure and Web site resources created by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Emergency Physicians to raise awareness of and help prevent deaths caused by anaphylaxis.
Reducing the level of dust mites in the bedroom can be achieved by replacing old mattresses and increasing a room's ventilation, according to a new study.
Flouting widely held beliefs that yellow jacket stings have less effect early in the season and that most people can outgrow a dangerous allergic reaction to a sting, allergists at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine have concluded that the sting severity is determined not by the calendar but by the species of insect doing the stinging.
Researchers from Mayo Clinic have discovered that allergic rhinitis is associated with the development of Parkinson's disease later in life.
Feeding solid foods to infants before 6 months of age can increase the risk of allergies, while exclusive breastfeeding for at least 6 months may prevent the onset of allergic symptoms later in life according to a consensus report by allergists-immunologists.
A new study offers concrete evidence that allergies are exacerbated by secondhand smoke.
A study in the June issue of Pediatrics issues a strong challenge to the notion that that babies should be exclusively breastfed, and not given any solid foods, during the first six months of life.
Only a fraction of children who are stung by insects and exhibit moderate to severe symptoms of an allergic reaction receive treatment at a hospital, according to a new study.
May marks the beginning of high levels of atmospheric ozone in the Southeast. As air quality testing begins in many cities, Coralie Hains, M.D..
New research initiatives announced just in time for both Allergy/Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Awareness Months will focus on developing a better understanding of the ways in which people respond to exposure to infectious agents in the lungs.
Dry eye syndrome isn't just something that happens during allergy season or when you've slept overnight in your contacts. It's a serious and often painful condition, that affects millions, mostly women over age 50. And if left untreated, dry eyes can lead to a decrease in vision.
Peanuts, bee stings and fear: A U-M Health System allergy specialist discusses severe allergic reactions, who may be at risk for this life-threatening event, and what allergy dangers may lurk in the warmth of summer.
Exposing children early in life to dust and other microbial agents could protect them from developing asthma, according to new research in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI).
Asthma affects 20 million Americans, with minorities having the greatest risk of dying from, or being diagnosed with the disease. African Americans are particularly at risk and research shows they're four times more likely to be hospitalized and five times more likely to die of asthma.
Soon millions will experience the runny nose, watery eyes and other symptoms of spring allergies. Because of the wet and relatively mild winter this winter throughout most of the country, U-M experts warn that mold and other spring allergies could be especially bad this year.
Parents of food-allergic children are often overwhelmed with the wide-ranging tasks and lifestyle limitations that help keep their child safe.
While both inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA) have been proven to help control mild-to-moderate persistent asthma in school-age children, a new study shows ICS may be the more effective treatment.
Certain features of the anthroposophic lifestyle, such as restrictive use of antibiotics and fever antipyretics, reduce the risk of allergic disease in children, according to a new study.
Now that spring allergy victims are finally feeling relief from the diminishing tree and grass pollen, along comes the start of the ragweed pollen season, promising new challenges and miserable rounds of sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes for the more than 36 million Americans who have hay fever.
Ragweed is a prolific pollen producer and the number one cause of seasonal allergy symptoms. A single ragweed plant can produce up to 1 billion pollen grains, and each grain can travel more than 100 miles from its source say experts.
New government regulations will soon require food companies to clearly label foods containing major allergens, but companies aren't sure how they will accurately accomplish this. A major problem no one yet agrees on is how to measure the amount of allergen in a food that poses a risk.
Learn more about new treatments for rapid heartbeats, tips for summer safety, seasonal allergies linked to asthma, pregnancy and back pain, and the benefits of breastfeeding.
This time of year is particularly difficult for people who suffer from asthma and allergies. The University of Missouri-Columbia is making sure people know how to create healthier homes free of allergens, a leading cause for missed days from school and work.
As gardening enthusiasts head for their yards, so do millions of pollen and mold spores, triggering sneezing and wheezing for those who suffer from seasonal allergies.
People with stinging insect allergies don't have to live in fear of picnics, parks and gardens. Studies have shown that allergy shots, known as immunotherapy, are 97 percent effective in protecting allergic people from potentially life-threatening reactions to insect sting venom.
Although allergies to stinging insects are more common, allergic reactions have been reported following many different types of arthropod bites, primarily "kissing bugs" (Triatoma), flies, or mosquitoes.
Dr. Carla Dieter, faculty member at South Dakota State University, is an expert on the subject of allergies.
An international study by food scientists confirmed that highly refined soybean oil does not cause reactions in people who are allergic to soybeans, said food toxicologist Sue Hefle, who headed this research with food scientist Steve Taylor.
Many of us welcome the warm weather as a chance to get outdoors after winter's confinement. But for people with hay fever, outside can be the worst place to be in the spring. Harvard Women's Health Watch reports why certain people get allergies, what you can do to prevent allergic reactions, and what medications you can take to treat them.
Children's Medical Center Dallas has launched an interactive tool Web tool that makes it fun for parents and children to learn about allergy triggers found inside and outside the home.
UCLA experts are available for interviews about the impact of diesel fuel particles in air pollution that may contribute to an increase in asthma, allergies and other respiratory problems.
Allergy and asthma sufferers can anticipate a higher level of symptoms this spring due to a "massive germination" of allergens expected after Southern California's heavy rains in January, says Zab Mosenifar, M.D., director of pulmonary and critical care at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
The world's leading researchers in allergic disease will gather in San Antonio, March 18-22, 2005, for the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's (AAAAI's) 2005 Annual Meeting.
For many allergy sufferers, winter is the worst season, says a professor of allergy and immunology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
A review of seven years worth of scientific studies concludes there is insufficient evidence "of a link between dental mercury and health problems, except in rare instances of allergic reactions," according to a report released today.
From candles to candy, ornaments to allergies, the holiday serve up special risks for kids. Dr. Kate Perkins, Medical Director of the Children's Health Clinic at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, offers 14 tips for protecting children from holiday hazards.
Six holiday tips from experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Subjects include holiday allergies, cooking and nutrition, depression, seasonal illnesses such as flu and choosing the best toys for your children.
For people whose bodies produce too many "allergy cells" in a mysterious and underdiagnosed condition called mastocytosis, a new program offers treatment and the chance to take part in research that could get to the root cause of the condition - - and of all allergies.
The May medical tipsheet from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center includes story ideas about: Women's Health Screenings; CVS and Prenatal Diagnosis; Stem Cell/Brain Tumor Research; High-Tech Hip Replacement; Novel Approaches to Address the Nursing Shortage; Seasonal Allergies, the Bioartificial Liver and more.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) put seasonal allergies "on the map" today by revealing the nation's top 100 Spring Allergy Capitals(tm) "“ the most severe cities for people with allergies.
For those with allergies, Zab Mosenifar, M.D., Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, offers tips for circumventing Mother Nature at this time of year.
Spring brings tree, grass, and weed pollens that trigger allergies in up to a quarter of the population. While seasonal allergies are on the rise, heading them off early by seeking treatment before the runny nose, congestion, and watery eyes set in can help keep these uncomfortable symptoms at bay.
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