While the health benefits of drinking wine in moderation continue to make news, for some with allergies even a glass a day may be difficult to swallow. At the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Boston, Nov. 3-8, allergists share the latest buzz on allergies to alcohol and tobacco.
News briefs highlight research on allergies and asthma in children from the 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
News briefs highlight research on allergies and asthma in adults from the 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Allergy shots, an age-old treatment for allergy sufferers, are getting a shot in the arm from new research. This proven therapy saves money; accelerated schedules deliver relief in weeks, rather than months; and alternative methods are on the horizon, according to allergists at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Boston, Nov 3-8.
Tips for a Misery-Free Turkey Day
Holiday gatherings are festive fun, but it’s not easy to be the life of the party when you’re sniffling, sneezing and wheezing. From the host’s overpowering perfume to the nuts in the snack bowl, holiday parties can be a challenge for people with allergies and asthma.
The ACAAI and its allergist members – doctors who are experts at diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma – suggest watching out for six sneaky triggers to keep Halloween sneeze-, wheeze- and reaction-free.
The world's leading allergists will present the latest research on allergic diseases at the 2011 annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), Nov. 3-8, in Boston.
Infants who live in “moldy” homes are three times more likely to develop asthma by age 7—an age that children can be accurately diagnosed with the condition. Study results are published in the August issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
Make the grade by avoiding asthma, allergy triggers lurking in the classroom.
Expert alert - expert available to discuss how high heat hampers breathing.
Six tips to combat hay fever misery.
New study suggests anxiety, stress and depression during pregnancy may lead to a greater risk of asthma for your child.
Allergist can comment on food allergy study to be published in Pediatrics.
Five things you should know about immunotherapy.
Allergists update treatment recommendations and offer avoidance tips for stinging insects.
A new online journal allows people to record their exercise plan as well as any breathing difficulties.
Ideas for how to stay safe from summer allergy and asthma triggers.
Tips for dealing with allergies and asthma durin the summer sports season.
Several springtime elements and activities can aggrevate asthma.
Allergist available to discuss new CDC report on increase in asthma and availability of free screenings to get disease under control.
Allergists can discuss how spring's weather can affect asthma.
Allergists offer tips to deal with flooding clean up for people with allergies, asthma.
An allergist is available to discuss high pollen counts, how to deal with allergy symptoms.
An allergist, is available to comment on asthma and a free screening program.
Allergies and colds can have some similar symptoms, but look for these clues to help you tell them apart and find the right treatment.
A free asthma screening program is taking place across the country this spring in more than 200 locations.
Survey conducted by Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) reveals uncertainty allergy and asthma patients face daily.
A new study links anemia in pregnancy with a baby's respiratory health.
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.
New survey results show people think allergies are serious, but don't know which medical specialist to turn to.
Experts are available to discuss new allergy shot guidelines.
Tips to stay allergy and asthma symptom-free at the gym.
Tips from allergists on avoiding common winter indoor allergy and asthma triggers.
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.
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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