Fewer than one in 10 children with asthma use traditional inhalers correctly, according to a new study. Researchers also found that the majority of health-care providers did not demonstrate or assess children’s use of such devices during pediatric asthma visits.
A new study by researchers at RTI International, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health refutes previous findings that oral contraceptive use before pregnancy is linked to respiratory problems in children.
Changes that occur in the airways of asthma patients are in part caused by the naturally occurring protein interleukin-13 (IL-13) which stimulates invasion of airway cells called fibroblasts, according to a study conducted by researchers at Duke University. The study is the latest effort by researchers to better understand the processes that are involved in airway remodeling that can cause breathing difficulties in patients with asthma.
Survey conducted by Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) reveals uncertainty allergy and asthma patients face daily.
A new anti-asthma medication dramatically reduced increases in seasonal asthma attacks in children and young adults with allergic asthma, according to a multi-institutional study involving a UT Southwestern Medical Center physician.
Four novel biomarkers have been identified which may aid in the diagnosis and management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study conducted by researchers in Australia, who determined the biomarkers may be used in different combinations to successfully identify patients with either of the airway diseases. In conducting the study, the researchers relied on proteomics, an emerging field of science that focuses on the structure and functions of an organism’s proteins.
A new study links anemia in pregnancy with a baby's respiratory health.
Each year nearly 50 million Americans develop an annoying skin rash after coming in contact with poison ivy. But researchers are working on a pharmaceutical product to rein in the allergic reaction in people already sensitive to the plants and prevent it altogether in those who aren't.
Allergist expert available to discuss the FDA's removal of allergy medications from the market and what impact it may have on patients with allergies.
Rather than falling for myths, allergists offer facts about what works when treating spring allergies.
A study of more than 3,000 children shows that low vitamin D levels are associated with increased likelihood that children will develop allergies, according to a paper published in the February 17 online edition of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University headed the study.
A research team, led by La Jolla Institute scientist Joel Linden, Ph.D., has shed new light on the problem of insulin resistance, and identified the key participants in a molecular pathway that holds therapeutic promise for reducing the severity of type 2 diabetes.
Asthma diagnosis and management vary dramatically around the world, said David Van Sickle, an honorary associate fellow at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, during a presentation today at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Adelaide researchers have taken a step closer to the development of a universal flu vaccine, with results of a recent study showing that a vaccine delivered by a simple nasal spray could provide protection against influenza.
New survey results show people think allergies are serious, but don't know which medical specialist to turn to.
Scratching deep beneath the surface, a team of researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and three South Korean institutions have identified two distinct neuronal signaling pathways activated by a topical cream used to treat a variety of skin diseases. One pathway produces the therapeutic benefit; the other induces severe itching as a side effect.
1) Participants with low- and high-grade gliomas were less likely to report any allergy; 2) Antihistamine use, independent of allergy status, may not influence glioma risk; 3) Age when diagnosed and years since diagnosis of allergies were not associated with glioma risk.
Danish scientists, in a study published in American Chemical Society’s journal, Chemical Research in Toxicology, found that the invisible particles inhaled into the lungs from breathing wood smoke from fireplaces have multiple adverse effects.
Atopic dermatitis, one of the most common forms of eczema in this family of inflammatory skin diseases, is a chronic disease marked by red, cracked and itchy skin. Now, increasing evidence indicates atopic dermatitis is a precursor to allergic diseases rather than a consequence. Dermatologists are advising parents of infants and young children affected by this common skin condition to be aware of the potential for future food allergies.
What may start as a seemingly harmless day of gardening or yard work can quickly take a turn for the worse when common plants make their mark on the skin, causing a host of mild to even severe skin reactions. That is why dermatologists are arming outdoor enthusiasts with preventative tips to keep these perils of the great outdoors at arm’s length.
Experts are available to discuss new allergy shot guidelines.
Previously linked to the severity of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in humans, vitamin D deficiency has now been shown to alter lung structure and function in young mice. The new study, conducted by researchers in Australia, offers the first concrete evidence linking vitamin D deficiency with deficits in lung function and altered lung structure.
In spite of efforts in recent years to bring awareness to the dangers of exposing kids to cigarette smoke - especially those with asthma - American parents report most exposure to smoke is by parents or family members, event though it can cause asthma attacks, according to a report released today by the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health.
A newly announced study by researchers at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will examine how elevated levels of exposure to air pollutants, coupled with chronic psychological stress, may contribute to higher rates of asthma in urban communities. The study, supported by a $1.2 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, will focus on children in the Ironbound section of Newark, NJ, one of the most asthma-prevalent areas in the state.
Developing coping strategies helps young people navigate culture of safety in schools.
Describes how changing temperatures from outside to inside can trigger dry eyes syndrome.
An international team of lung experts has new evidence from a study in shantytowns near Lima, Peru, that teens living immediately next to a busy roadway have increased risk of allergies and asthma. The odds can go up by 30 percent for developing allergies to dust mites, pet hairs and mold, and can double for having actual asthma symptoms, such as wheezing and using medications to help them breathe.
Tips to stay allergy and asthma symptom-free at the gym.
Tips from allergists on avoiding common winter indoor allergy and asthma triggers.
The fresh tree, dust covered stored boxes, poinsettias, room fresheners, scented pinecones, blasting heat and more make the holidays the "sneezin' season" for many.
A collaborative, government-led effort to guide and standardize diagnosis, treatment and management of food allergies has resulted in the release of an official set of recommendations for physicians.
A school-based intervention program helped New York City high school students with moderate to severe asthma better manage their symptoms, dramatically reducing the need for urgent care, including hospitalizations and emergency room visits, according to a study published online in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
A school-based intervention program designed for adolescents with asthma significantly improves asthma management and quality of life for the students who participate, and reduces asthma morbidity, according to researchers in New York City, who studied the effect of the program aimed at urban youth and their medical providers. The Asthma Self-Management for Adolescents (ASMA) program is an eight-week intervention geared toward helping adolescents learn more effective ways of managing their symptoms and controlling their asthma.
Food allergy experts from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) are available to comment as the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) releases the Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy on December 6. The ACAAI was one of more than 30 professional organizations, federal agencies and lay organizations who collaborated on the development of these recommendations.
It’s difficult enough to find the perfect holiday gifts for friends and loved ones, but the task becomes even trickier if they have allergies or asthma. Fear not, shoppers – the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and its allergist members, doctors who are experts at diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma, offer gift-giving tips.
Loyola University Health System Pediatrician Gives Tips on Traveling with Nut-Allergic Children
Cell phone allergic contact dermatitis is becoming more of an issue. Steve Feldman, M.D., a professor of Dermatology at Wake Forest Baptist, published a paper in Dermatology Online Journal in June detailing his findings on this topic.
Bed bugs can be dangerous for allergy and asthma sufferers. News from the annual scientific meeting of ACAAI.
New promising Chinese herbal remedy being tested. Allergists say complementary medicine can be helpful when combined with traditional therapies.
Peanut allergies are serious but there is no guarantee that allergens can be removed entirely from any environment.
Many Americans have allergies to life's pleasures. Allergists are seeing increasing numbers of patients allergic to their cell phones.
Kissing causes allergic reaction for some people with food and medicine allergies, even after waiting hours, brushing teeth. Sex can be an allergen too.
Over-the-counter eye medicine can provide temporary relief, but allergists say see your allergies for a treatment plan that may eliminate give you permanent relief.
Broncial Thermoplasty (BP) is a novel new procedure that can help relieve symptoms in patients with persistent asthma.
Aggressive intervention for weight loss is an important treatment strategy for obest asthma patients.
Higher use of medicine and higher healthcare costs unnecessary in treating for patients with mild asthma.
Improved patient education and use of asthma treatment plans needed to improve care.
Children and adults with peanut and tree nut allergies could not recognize all forms of nuts. Peanut and tree nut are common food allergens and are the leading cause of death fro food-induced anaphylaxis.
Amoxicillin should be considered part of the penicillin skin test panel when testing children. This may result in a better chance of detecting potentially life-threatening penicillin allergies.
Highly statistically significant increase could be due to heightened allergic sensitization in the U.S.
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