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Released: 23-Apr-2020 8:00 AM EDT
Recognizing Your Asthma Is Not Well Controlled Is the First Step in Controlling it
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Especially as asthma patients around the world deal with COVID-19, staying on course with their regular treatment in order to keep their asthma under control is more important than ever.

Released: 20-Apr-2020 3:10 PM EDT
CSIRO unlocks new way to understand evolving strains of SARS-CoV-2
University of York

Researchers from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have unveiled a new approach to analysing the genetic codes - or the blueprint - of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.

Released: 13-Apr-2020 2:05 PM EDT
Is It Allergies or COVID-19?
Loyola Medicine

Spring allergies are in full force. So how do you know if your symptoms are due to allergies or the COVID-19 virus? In a new video, “How allergy symptoms differ from COVID-19,” Loyola Medicine allergist Rachna Shah, MD, outlines the different symptoms for each, and why it's important to keep your spring allergy and asthma symptoms under control during this pandemic.

Released: 13-Apr-2020 12:50 PM EDT
Loss of Smell and Taste Validated as COVID-19 Symptoms
UC San Diego Health

Researchers at UC San Diego Health publish the first empirical findings that strongly associate sensory loss and COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Released: 8-Apr-2020 2:25 PM EDT
Drinking green tea may help with food allergies
Shinshu University

Research findings suggest gut microbes can effect allergic immune responses. Tasuku Ogita who has recently joined Shinshu University is an expert on teas and their effects on gut bacteria.

Released: 7-Apr-2020 12:20 PM EDT
Common Protein in Skin Can ‘Turn On’ Allergic Itch
North Carolina State University

A commonly expressed protein in skin – periostin – can directly activate itch-associated neurons in the skin. Blocking periostin receptors on these neurons reduced the itch response in a mouse model of atopic dermatitis, or eczema.

Released: 26-Mar-2020 5:50 PM EDT
During COVID-19 Pandemic, Normal Allergy and Asthma Medications Should Be Continued
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

There is no data to suggest that continuing allergy and asthma medications will have any effect on increasing your risk of getting the COVID-19 infection, or if you get the infection, lead to a worse outcome.

Released: 23-Mar-2020 2:30 PM EDT
Allergies or COVID-19?
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

How do you know if the nasal congestion and sneezing you’re experiencing is spring allergies or COVID-19?

Released: 23-Mar-2020 2:25 PM EDT
A Message to Asthma Sufferers About a Shortage of Albuterol Metered Dose Inhalers
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Certain areas of the country are experiencing shortages of albuterol inhalers. There are options for asthma sufferers who can't get an inhaler.

Released: 18-Mar-2020 3:10 PM EDT
Webinars with patients-survey: 73% with chronic illnesses feel more COVID-19 risk
Health Perspectives Group

As the global pandemic continues and its impact increasingly disrupts daily life in the U.S., a new ongoing survey launched this week reveals specific concerns about the novel coronavirus among people living with chronic illnesses, who feel these conditions make them more susceptible to the virus (73%) and are beginning to turn to each other (58%) and their doctors (36%) for more information.

Released: 17-Mar-2020 11:30 AM EDT
COVID-19: The immune system can fight back
University of Melbourne

Melbourne researchers have mapped immune responses from one of Australia's first novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, showing the body's ability to fight the virus and recover from the infection.

Released: 12-Mar-2020 4:10 PM EDT
Important Information About COVID-19 for Those with Asthma
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

COVID-19 is causing confusion and anxiety for many, including those with asthma. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology advises staying on your asthma medications to keep asthma under control.

Released: 12-Mar-2020 3:40 PM EDT
Molds damage the lung’s protective barrier to spur future asthma attacks
University of Wisconsin–Madison

University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have identified a new way that common Aspergillus molds can induce asthma, by first attacking the protective tissue barrier deep in the lungs.

Released: 10-Mar-2020 11:45 AM EDT
The Lancet: First study identifies risk factors associated with death in adults hospitalized with new coronavirus disease in Wuhan
Lancet

Being of an older age, showing signs of sepsis, and having blood clotting issues when admitted to hospital are key risk factors associated with higher risk of death from the new coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a new observational study of 191 patients with confirmed COVID-19 from two hospitals in Wuhan, China, published in The Lancet.

Released: 5-Mar-2020 9:10 AM EST
Children with Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis More Likely to Have Other Allergies
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that children with a rare food allergy known as food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, or FPIES, have a significantly higher chance of being diagnosed with other allergic conditions, including eczema, traditional food allergy and asthma. But the researchers also found that FPIES did not directly cause those other allergies.

Released: 3-Mar-2020 8:00 AM EST
Focused Allergy Treatment May be Your Best Bet for Managing Symptoms
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Spring allergies can be tricky to treat because not everyone is allergic to the same things, even though symptoms may look a lot alike

20-Feb-2020 4:25 PM EST
Allergists Encourage Parents of Food Allergic Kids to Recognize Their Own Anxiety
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Allergists advise parents of children with food allergies to to offer fact-based strategies in order to not increase their child’s concerns.

Released: 19-Feb-2020 10:30 AM EST
Which Type of Summer Camp Should You Choose for Your Child with Allergies or Asthma?
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

When choosing the right summer camp for your child with allergies or asthma, consider what kind of program best fits your child’s medical needs related to allergy and asthma symptoms.

Released: 14-Feb-2020 9:00 AM EST
Love is in the air — or is it allergies?
University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB allergist Ed Boyd, M.D., shares some tips to avoid any risk of allergic reactions.

Released: 13-Feb-2020 5:55 PM EST
FDA approves peanut allergy treatment for children and teens
University of Chicago Medical Center

The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital was one of the sites for a landmark clinical trial that led to approval of the first oral immunotherapy treatment for peanut allergy in children and teens.

Released: 4-Feb-2020 8:05 AM EST
New FDA-Approved Oral Immunotherapy Marks Important Milestone in Peanut Allergy Management
Nuvance Health

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Palforzia, a peanut powder product designed to help reduce peanut-induced allergic reactions. Although Palforzia just received FDA approval, Nuvance Health allergists/immunologists have been offering oral immunotherapy (OIT) for various food allergies for five years. By slowly increasing a person’s tolerance to an allergen over time, OIT can lower the risk of having a severe allergic reaction. This lowered risk may help reduce anxiety for kids with food allergies, as well as their family members and caregivers.

Released: 21-Jan-2020 8:00 AM EST
Five Things Your Sweetie with Allergies Doesn’t Want for Valentine’s Day
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Some Valentine's Day gifts can cause allergy and asthma symptoms and should be avoided no matter how much you think they might convey your devotion.

Released: 20-Jan-2020 8:00 AM EST
Top Diet and Nutrition Issues to be Highlighted during Jan. 29 Media-only Event
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The work of scientists from the Nebraska Food for Health Center, the Nebraska Center for Prevention of Obesity Diseases and the Food Allergen Research and Resource Center, along with a behavioral economist who studies food choice decisions, will be highlighted during Research Media Day at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Food Innovation Center.

   
Released: 3-Jan-2020 2:45 PM EST
'Molecular missing link' may explain allergic reactions to personal care products
Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Boston, MA -- Chemical compounds found in skin creams and other personal care products can cause an allergic reaction in the skin, a common condition known as allergic contact dermatitis (ACD).

Released: 23-Dec-2019 3:45 PM EST
For restricted eaters, a place at the table but not the meal
Cornell University

People with restricted diets – due to allergies, health issues or religious or cultural norms – are more likely to feel lonely when they can’t share in what others are eating, new Cornell University research shows.

   
Released: 18-Dec-2019 10:20 AM EST
Forty Percent of People with Peanut Allergies Can Eat Tree Nuts but Choose to Avoid Them
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Nearly 90 percent of peanut-allergic individuals in the study could potentially tolerate almonds, but 33 percent preferred strict avoidance due to fear of an allergic reaction.

Released: 13-Dec-2019 10:05 AM EST
Multi-omics approach offers new insights into peanut allergy severity
Mount Sinai Health System

Findings could improve diagnostics and lead to new treatments

5-Dec-2019 9:00 AM EST
Peanut Allergy Vaccine to Rewrite the Immune System
University of South Australia

Peanut allergies could become a thing of the past as breakthrough research from the University of South Australia develops a radically novel vaccination that’s poised to cure the potentially life threatening condition.

   
Released: 5-Dec-2019 11:30 AM EST
Prenatal and Early Life Exposure to Multiple Air Pollutants Increases Odds of Toddler Allergies
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows a significant association between multiple prenatal and early life exposures to indoor pollutants and the degree of allergic sensitivity in 2-year-olds.

Released: 18-Nov-2019 12:35 PM EST
Keeping Allergies and Asthma at Bay is the Best Holiday Gift
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

The holidays can be tough to navigate for those with allergies and asthma. There are steps you can take to make your celebrations more fun and joy-filled for the whole family.

31-Oct-2019 8:00 AM EDT
Allen Meadows Installed as ACAAI President
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

J. Allen Meadows, MD, Montgomery, AL, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Houston on November 11.

31-Oct-2019 8:00 AM EDT
J. Allen Meadows Instalado como Presidente de ACAAI
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

J. Allen Meadows, MD, Montgomery, AL, fue instalado como presidente de la American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology en la reunión científica anual ACAAI en Houston, en Noviembre 11.

31-Oct-2019 8:15 AM EDT
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre la alergia a la penicilina
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Tres nuevos estudios siendo presentados en la reunión científica anual de American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) presentan nueva información en alergias a la penicilina.

31-Oct-2019 8:00 AM EDT
Las vacunas para la alergia pueden ser un tratamiento eficaz para el síndrome de alergia alimentaria al polen pediátrico
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Nuevo estudio muestra que las vacunas contra la alergia (inmunoterapia subcutánea) pueden ser efectivas para reducir síntomas de PFAS para pacientes pediátricos.

31-Oct-2019 8:00 AM EDT
Los datos alternativos de las redes sociales sobre las alergias alimentarias pueden afectar negativamente las decisiones médicas
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Los mitos en redes sociales y la desinformación acerca de alergias a los alimentos tienen impacto negativo en decisiones medicas hechas por personas con alergias a los alimentos

   
31-Oct-2019 8:05 AM EDT
Pacientes de alergia pediátrica igualmente satisfechos con la telemedicina y citas en persona
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Nuevo estudio muestra que la mayoría de padres de pacientes pediátricos están más o igualmente satisfechos con el tratamiento recibido por sus hijos en visitas tele medicas para alergias y asma.

31-Oct-2019 8:15 AM EDT
Resumen de Noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre cómo la dieta prenatal, el modo de parto y las prácticas de alimentación infantil se relacionan con las alergias pediátricas
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Dos nuevos estudios contienen nueva información de como la dieta prenatal, el método de parto, y las practicas alimenticias en infantes pueden afectar el riesgo de alergias.

31-Oct-2019 8:20 AM EDT
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre las pruebas orales de alimentos
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Dos casos médicamente desafiantes serán presentados en la reunión científica anual de American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) que contienen nueva información sobre los beneficios de los desafíos de comida oral cuando existe un diagnostico de alergias alimenticias.

31-Oct-2019 8:10 AM EDT
Antecedentes familiares de cáncer asociados con el diagnóstico de asma en niños
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Nuevo estudio muestra una asociación entre antecedentes familiares de cáncer y un diagnóstico de asma infantil.

31-Oct-2019 8:00 AM EDT
Pediatric Allergy Patients Equally Satisfied with Telemedicine and In-Person Appointments
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study showed most parents of pediatric patients were more or equally satisfied with the treatment their children received during telemedicine visits for allergies and asthma.

31-Oct-2019 8:00 AM EDT
News Roundup: Breaking News on How Prenatal Diet, Delivery Mode and Infant Feeding Practices Relate to Pediatric Allergies
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Two new studies contain new information on how prenatal diet, the way the baby is delivered, and infant feeding practices can affect the risk of allergy.

31-Oct-2019 8:00 AM EDT
Social Media Alternative Facts on Food Allergies Can Negatively Impact Medical Decisions
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Social media myths and misinformation about food allergies have a negative impact on medical decisions made by people with food allergies

31-Oct-2019 8:00 AM EDT
Allergy Shots May be an Effective Treatment for Pediatric Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study shows that allergy shots (subcutaneous immunotherapy) can be effective in reducing PFAS symptoms for pediatric patients.

31-Oct-2019 8:00 AM EDT
News Roundup: Breaking News on Oral Food Challenges
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Two medically challenging cases being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting contain new information on the benefits of oral food challenges when diagnosing food allergies.

31-Oct-2019 8:00 AM EDT
Family History of Cancer Associated with Asthma Diagnosis in Children
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study shows an association between a family history of cancer and a childhood asthma diagnosis.

31-Oct-2019 8:00 AM EDT
News Roundup: Breaking News on Penicillin Allergy
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Three new studies being presented American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting present new information on penicillin allergy.

Released: 31-Oct-2019 1:45 PM EDT
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Welcomes New Chief of Clinical Immunology
Mount Sinai Health System

Rachel L. Miller, MD, FAAAAI, an expert in asthma and allergies, has been appointed as Chief of Clinical Immunology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.



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