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Don't assume if you have previously tolerated a dose of flu vaccine that you won't have a reaction to the next one. Get tested.

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Pumpkin pie is a traditon for many holiday dinner. News from the annual scientific meeting of ACAAI reports on pumpkin allergies and other hot topics in pediatric allergy.

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100th anniversary of allergy shots - immunotherapy - what works and what's the future?

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Climate change affecting allergy sufferers outdoors and indoors. Symposium presented by ACAAI under contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Tips for a healthy Thanksgiving for allergy and asthma sufferers.

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Attend in person or by teleconference to hear the latest information from the annual scientific meeting of the Amercian College of Alllergy, Asthma and Immunology.

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Tips on having an allergy and asthma safe Thanksgiving.

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Anaphylaxis Community Experts (ACE) educational program launches today. Allergist and community member teams to bring program to 150 communities in U.S.

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Tips for an allergy and asthma safe Halloween.

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More than 30 percent of children are reported to have been bullied, teased, or harassed because of their food allergy according to a study published this month in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).

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Supplement your asthma action plan with Vitamin D and you may experience improved asthma control according to an article this month in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Vitamin D deficiency is more common with obesity, in African American ethnicity and westernization of countries reflecting a higher-risk population for asthma.

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Allergic diseases and asthma affect over 50 million Americans. What's at the forefront on the path to relief? The latest research from the world's leading allergists will be presented.

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Tips for hay fever sufferers to find relief this fall.

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New research suggests allergies to dogs, cats and dust mites make hay fever symptoms worse.

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For millions of children with allergies and asthma, heading back-to-school with high levels of fall pollens and molds in the air and exposure to potential allergens and viruses in class can really take a toll. The ACAAI and its allergist members, doctors who are experts at diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma, offer strategies to help prevent allergy and asthma flare-ups at school.

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Allergists offer tips to steer clear of food allergies at summer celebrations.

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Allergist available to discuss health effects of Gulf oil spill with media.

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Study shows allergic conditions can decrease cancer risk. Men with asthma had lower odds of developing stomach cancer, while men with eczema had lower odds of lung cancer.

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Study shows 50 percent reduction in prescription breathing medications after bariatric surgery. Can massive weight loss improve asthma long-term?

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With record high tree pollen counts, spring allergy sufferes can find relief. In fact, a consumer survey found that those who had seen an allergist were nearly three times more likely to say their treatment was effective than those who took over-the-counter medicine.

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Free asthma screenings are available across the country and allergists, doctors who are asthma experts, are available to discuss the condition, the screening program and breathing difficulties during exercise.

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ACAAI executive medical director will present comments to the FDA Advisory Committee meeting on long acting beta-2 adrenergic agonists (LABA's) on Thursday, 3/11.

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Are herbal remedies effective for asthma treatment? Latest study reports use can actually lead to worsening asthma and poorer quality of life. Patients interested in herbal remedies need to use them to complement treatment and not as an alternative, or they will not maximize their health and may actually hinder it.

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Ten year, retroactive study shows allergy immunotherapy, generally referred to as allergy vaccinations or shots, reduce total health care costs in children with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) by one-third, and prescription costs by 16 percent. Serious medical and economic consequences make early diagnosis and aggressive treatment a priority.

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Occupational contact dermatitis and asthma are two of the most common work-related health issues facing workers worldwide say experts. The reaction can be allergic or caused by irritation. There is crossover between industries related to a high incidence of contact dermatitis and jobs linked to occupational asthma.

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The treatment of allergic rhinitis is shown to improve co-existing conditions including conjunctivitis, asthma, sinusitis, otitis media with effusion (fluid in the middle ear) and sleep disorders. An estimated 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergic rhinitis and it is the most prevalent chronic condition in patients under age 18.

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Tobacco smoke is involved in uncontrolled asthma, a diminished response to anti-asthma drugs, rhinitis, nasal obstruction, and deregulation of the immune system. Active smoking also causes changes in inflammation in asthma patients, diminishes their response to anti-asthma drugs, and has been found to induce nasal obstruction and decreased mucociliary clearance.

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Researchers are unveiling new data on investigational findings in nearly 450 abstracts on the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases. Key studies focus on anaphylaxis, nasal saline irrigation, egg allergy, new treatment for hereditary angioedema and a food allergy survey of school nurses.

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Damp environments, poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may contribute to poor indoor air quality, according to experts. Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, where they are repeatedly exposed to indoor allergens and airborne particles that can lead to respiratory symptoms and conditions.

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Investigators discover cellular mechanisms that may impact the decline of both innate and adaptive immune functions that increase the susceptibility to various infectious agents, cancer and diseases in the elderly say experts.

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While progress has been made in identifying 39 genes potentially associated with asthma, the disease is complex, and its development is likely dependent upon both genetics and environmental exposures.

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Less restrictive dietary options, better detection, targeted avoidance measures, educational directives and potential new therapies are improving food allergy management and giving hope to the more than 12 million Americans affected according to experts at the XIII International Food Allergy Symposium.

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Flu shots can be given to patients with egg sensitivity if the proper procedure is followed. A food allergy expert at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, presents a novel way to classify children and adults as to their risks and suggests procedures for administering the vaccines.

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An apparent allergic reaction after an immunization should be investigated rather than avoiding future immunizations, which could leave patients at greater risk of disease, according to new medical guidelines.

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Investigators find changes in humidity and temperature result in an increase in Emergency Department (ED) visits for pediatric asthma exacerbations, correlations observed after controlling for levels of airborne pollutants and common aeroallergens.

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Journalists are invited to report on the latest developments in the treatment of allergic diseases that afflict more than 50 million Americans at the ACAAI Annual Meeting, Nov. 5-10, 2009, at the Miami Beach Convention Center and the Fountainebleau Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla.

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Food allergy knowledge in the general public is poor concerning the difference between food allergy and food intolerance, the absence of a cure, and current treatments. Investigators say this is the first study to provide such detailed information about the general public's food allergy knowledge.

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Nearly one third of caregivers in low-income, urban areas used albuterol improperly in the home when treating children for acute asthma symptoms. Reportedly having an asthma action plan, or a recent primary care physician visit to discuss asthma maintenance care, did not increase the likelihood that albuterol use was appropriate.

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Health care use is found higher in adult asthmatic patients when compared with non-asthmatic patients, and inactivity and obesity are contributing to this increase. Asthmatics, whether obese or normal weight, can benefit greatly from adopting and maintaining an active lifestyle.

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Researchers find an increased rate of unintentional injection of epinephrine from auto-injectors for anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions) and urge people who may need to administer the life-saving drug to themselves or others in an allergic emergency to receive regular coaching in its proper use.

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Visible mold exposure early in life may be a strong risk factor for early asthma development, but exposure to mold components with no visible mold present may have an opposite effect according investigators from the University of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Childhood Allergy and Air Pollution Study (CCAAPS).

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Air pollution caused by traffic near the home affects asthma severity in children, resulting in repeated hospital encounters. Investigators suggest that early-life exposures to traffic pollutants may affect asthma severity and development.

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Cleaning activities may be associated with increased lower respiratory tract symptoms in women with asthma. Increased symptoms in response to cleaning agents rated mild in toxicity were noted.

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Researchers are presenting more than 450 abstracts on investigational findings in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases. Key studies on asthma include investigations on pulmonary functions and GERD; living near freeways; clogging of HFA inhalers when unwashed; asthma control in primary care; hospital readmissions; and influenza vaccination.

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Researchers are presenting more than 450 abstracts on investigational findings in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases. Key studies in allergy-immunology include investigations on the prevalence of oral breathing; anaphylaxis; primary immunodeficiency; eosinophilic esophagitis; impact of pregnancy on IgE; and acute viral cough.

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Researchers are presenting more than 450 abstracts on investigational findings in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases. Key studies include investigations on subcutaneous immunotherapy in children under age 6; new disease-modifying drug in clinical trial; grass allergy immunotherapy tablet in clinical trial; and immunotherapy cost benefits.

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Researchers are presenting more than 450 abstracts on investigational findings in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases. Key studies in food allergy and skin diseases include investigations on red meat allergy; cold urticaria; childhood atopic dermatitis; hereditary angioedema; pollen-associated food allergies; and results of a school nurse survey.

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The prevalence of food allergies is rising, and the main manifestations of food allergy are increasing, including atopic dermatitis, anaphylaxis, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders. Although strict avoidance is currently the only treatment, new effective therapies are currently being developed.

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An analysis of large population databases has recently yielded important findings about chronic corticosteroid use. According to experts, there is some unexpected impact on bones.

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Barriers to managing asthma include access to appropriate care, patient adherence, distrust of the medical profession, delayed asthma diagnosis, culture, lifestyle choices and genetic discrepancies according to experts.