Allergy shots could help millions of adults and children with allergic asthma control or reduce their asthma symptoms, improve their lung function and decrease their reliance on medication, according to a study in the current issue of Clinical Therapeutics.
Homes of children treated for asthma contained higher levels of fungal allergens than homes of other allergy clinic patients, a surprising finding to experts. House dust samples showed 50 percent contained fungal allergens. All homes had detectable cat allergens and 80 percent had dust mite allergens.
Shortness of breath may not be simply aging. Investigators call for interventions for elderly people with asthma aimed at identifying allergens precipitating attacks and reducing allergens in their home. High levels of house dust mites, cockroach, cat and dog were found in homes of elderly people with moderate to severe asthma.
New prevalence data indicates nonallergic rhinitis is more common than previously thought, affecting an estimated 39 million Americans. Many of them are taking medications that have not been studied for their effectiveness in the treatment of nonallergic rhinitis.
The ACAAI 15th Annual National Media Awards Program recognizes achievements in communications contributing to a better understanding of allergic disease and asthma. The deadline is August 31, 2001. There is no fee to enter.
Depression and other mood disorders are found to be common in inner-city asthma patients, and are often unrecognized and untreated. Investigators also found that mood disorders are not necessarily associated with more severe asthma.
Physicians, researchers and international experts will present "Scientific News You Can Use," on asthma, other allergic and immunologic diseases -- conditions that afflict more than 50 million Americans -- Nov. 16-20 in Orlando.
Monoclonal anti-IgE antibody, a novel therapy for asthma and other allergic diseases, has been shown to improve the quality of life for patients by reducing allergy symptoms, asthma flare ups and the need to use some medications.
Researchers at Harvard have demonstrated that ragweed pollen production is 61 percent higher in elevated CO2 environments, suggesting that the incidence of hay fever and related respiratory diseases may increase in the future due to global warming.
Nursing mothers can help prevent or delay food allergic reactions in high-risk infants through dietary modifications according to a recent report.
Investigators find a correlation between low birth weight and higher rate of asthma among African-Americans, attributing low birth weight to 30 percent of the racial difference in prevalence.
A recent study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that 8 percent of health care workers at the medical center who were screened were latex sensitive. That statistic is much higher than the national average -- an estimated 3 percent of the general public is allergic to latex.
The 16th Annual National Media Awards Program of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology recognizes achievements in communications contributing to a better understanding of allergic disease and asthma by the general public. The deadline is August 31, 2002. There is no fee to enter.
Bioterrorism, vaccines, environmental molds, ethical issues in clinical research, viral and bacterial infections, as well as allergic and immunologic diseases are topics in the forefront of medicine to be discussed at the ACAAI Annual Meeting, Nov. 15-20.
Ninety-four percent of allergy sufferers report in a new survey that their quality of life, often including their work productivity, sleep, concentration, and even their sex lives, is affected by their allergies.
Allergists warn against restrictions on patient's medications as state legislatures and managed care organizations limit patient access to physician-recommended allergic asthma and allergy medications, including emergency treatment for asthma episodes.
An overwhelming number of physicians say prior drug authorization may potentially lead to less than optimal treatment, more emergency room visits and it potentially places patients' lives at risk, according to survey results announced today.
The AAAAI, ACAAI and JCAAI announce a joint position statement "Insurance Coverage for H1-Antihistamines: Implications for Quality Healthcare and Public Safety" responding to health insurance policies limiting coverage and access to important allergy/asthma medications.
Positive effects of hormones on lung function and asthma have been observed across the life span in women. Estrogen and progesterone may play a role in strengthening respiratory muscle and increasing relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, reducing the contractile response -- and they exhibit anti-inflammatory properties.
School children are screened for vision problems and hearing disorders. Why can"št they be screened in school for asthma and allergies? They can, according to four articles in the May 2003 issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The articles report on four pilot school-based screening programs in Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas and Rochester, Minn.
Stinging insects, including bees, hornets, yellow jackets, wasps, and fire ants -- and biting insects such as mosquitoes and "kissing bugs" -- are most plentiful in late July, August and early September. Allergists say people with insect sting and bite allergies don't have to live in fear, but should take steps to avoid them.
On-going investigations show the revolutionary anti-IgE drug Omalizumab (trade name Xolair) is safe and effective long-term "“ for one year "“ in controlling severe allergic asthma in adults and children.
New developments in the treatment of allergic diseases, asthma and immunologic disorders will be presented at the 2003 ACAAI Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Nov. 7-12. Scientific data on conditions that afflict more than 50 million Americans will be discussed.
Reports on progress in the diagnosis and management of food allergies, and promising new treatments under investigation are highlights presented at the XI International Food Allergy Symposium, Nov. 6, preceding the Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
The president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology moderated a panel of experts to discuss the factors contributing to this increasing health threat of asthma and the measures that could be taken to curtail its growth at the 61st ACAAI Annual Meeting.
Clinical and biochemical evidence points to eosinophils "“ a member of the white blood cell family "“ in connection with inflammatory reactions relative to asthma according to a summary of clinical data presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the ACAAI.
The ability to predict which individuals would respond adversely to smallpoxvaccination may be possible according to data presented by Malka Rais, M.D., Georgetown University, at the 61st Annual Meeting of ACAAI.
Individuals with latex allergy should be cautious around poinsettia plants, since exposure may result in a severe allergic reaction, according to preliminary research findings presented by Peter M. Ranta.
Diminished production of dendritic cell interleukin 10 (IL-10), an anti-inflammatory cytokine previously associated with asthma, is linked to environmental tobacco smoke during infancy.
Mouse allergen levels were reduced as much as 77 percent -- compared to a control group increase of 358 percent -- in inner-city Boston homes of allergic children with asthma using an integrated pest management intervention.
When patients with life-threatening bacterial infections are allergic to antibiotics, drug desensitization may be an option when no other alternative exists conclude investigators in a 5-year outcomes study at Children's Hospital in Boston.
Routine clinical use of immunoassays, a type of blood test for measuring antigen-specific IgE or IgG antibodies, is not recommended as a primary means of assessing environmental fungal exposure or its harmful effects.
Study validates student and parent questionnaires, offering a new tool for finding unrecognized asthma and allergies among school children.
New developments in the treatment of allergic diseases, asthma and immunologic disorders that afflict more than 50 million Americans will be presented at the 62nd ACAAI Annual Meeting in Boston, Nov. 12-17, 2004.
Investigators are presenting abstracts on preliminary findings in disease management for allergies to drugs, food, insect stings and other immunologic disorders at the ACAAI Annual Meeting, Nov. 12-17, in Boston. Following are highlights of some key investigations.
Investigators are presenting abstracts on preliminary findings in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis and other immunologic disorders at the ACAAI Annual Meeting, Nov. 12-17, in Boston. Following are highlights of some key investigations.
Investigators at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., found that asthma makes children and adolescents feel different from their peers. This negative self-perception potentially can carry health risks, such as impinging on a young patient's adherence to medication regimens.
People with severe or difficult to treat asthma are more likely to suffer from an allergic form of the disease according to data.
For those with serious or chronic asthma, certain demographic and socio-economic factors are associated with a greater risk of asthma hospitalization, according to a statistical study.
The prolonged smoking of marijuana, a drug that consists of more than 426 chemicals, alters membrane function and immune cell response according to investigators. Cannabus also has immunosuppressant properties resulting in reduction in resistance to bacterial and viral infection.
The live-virus smallpox vaccine may pose a risk for individuals taking high-dose corticosteroids, and those with certain skin disorders or who are immunosuppressed according to a report issued in response to the federal government's pre-event smallpox vaccination program and post-exposure concerns.
Cesarean delivery is associated with an increased risk of childhood asthma hospitalization in premature infants, but not in full-term infants. Investigators at the University of Washington provide new insight into why cesarean delivery may predispose an infant to having asthma.
Toxic reactions caused by fungal exposure have not been found to be a significant health problem. In the presence of moisture, mold can proliferate and cause health effects that are generally due to allergy or irritation to fungal substances.
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.
Self-injectable epinephrine -- used for treating anaphylaxis -- is unavailable for adults and children in many countries, unavailable in doses for infants anywhere in the world and where it is available, it may be inadequately administered in some adults, especially women.
A report on the first investigation of a high-risk urban community-based sampling showed that blacks in Chicago were 6.3 times more likely to have experienced an Emergency Department (ED) visit and 12.3 times more likely to have been hospitalized compared with whites.
Sesame allergy is a significant and serious problem found to be growing globally since the first report from the United States in 1950. In spite of the growing use of sesame seed and oil in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, research and public awareness on sesame allergy are very limited.
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.
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