Topic: Allergies: Misc.
1/4/2009
Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection Certain foods consumed during pregnancy might protect against asthma and eczema
12/29/2008
Antifungal Drug May Help Ease Asthma People sensitive to fungi may benefit from itraconazole, study finds
12/26/2008
Climate Change May Boost Contact With Pollutants Exposure to elevated ozone levels associated with increased hospital admissions
12/17/2008
School Program Helps Cut Asthma Risks Urban teens seem to benefit at a time when they're starting to control their own care
12/10/2008
Secondhand Smoke Boosts Asthmatic Boys' Behavior Woes Nicotine could alter youngsters' nervous systems, researchers say
12/5/2008
Decongestant Exposure Needs Closer Look Study says pseudoephedrine for kids under 2 poses toxicity issues because of use patterns
12/2/2008
Health Tip: Allergies to the Flu Shot Who may have a reaction and shouldn't get the vaccine
11/23/2008
An Allergy Checklist for Holiday Gatherings Guests with asthma, respiratory disease will enjoy the party if hosts plan wisely
11/14/2008
First Family Will Have Tough Time Finding Hypoallergenic Dog Experts point out such a breed doesn't exist since allergens are also in canine skin
Early Life Peanut Consumption Might Prevent Allergy But experts say study results aren't sufficient to counter current warnings
11/11/2008
Lymph Node Shots Tested for Grass Pollen Allergy Eight-week regimen better than 3 to 5 years of standard shots under skin, study finds
11/10/2008
New Compound Might Be Improvement Over Allergy Shots Study found it effective, less cumbersome than traditional treatment
Barriers to Good Asthma Care Detailed Allergists say poor access, distrust of docs behind inequalities in treatment
Childhood Food Allergies on the Rise But researchers are working on new therapies to combat the problem
11/6/2008
U.S. Experts Still Unsure of Allergy Relief by Mouth Medicines in droplet or pill form aren't yet ready to replace injections, physicians say
Dermatitis Can Have Many Causes Food, cosmetics or a workplace chemical are often to blame, experts say
11/5/2008
Powdered Milk Helps Kids Overcome Milk Allergy Consuming higher and higher doses built up tolerance, study shows
10/31/2008
Decorative Halloween Eye Lenses May Pose Serious Risks Without doctor's advice, cat's-eyes, color contacts boost odds of bacterial infection
10/28/2008
Health Tip: Allergies and Your Eyes What to do to improve symptoms
10/24/2008
Gas Stove Emissions Boost Asthma in Inner-City Kids Using cooking appliances as heat source a hallmark of urban poverty, study notes
Breast Milk Molecule Gives Mom's Immunity to Baby Antibody pathway to mammary glands channels protection against intestinal bugs, study says
10/22/2008
Food Allergies Up 18% Among U.S. Children Reactions lead to higher risk for asthma, other respiratory problems, CDC report says
10/21/2008
Kids, Adults React Equally to Allergy Patch Tests But each reacts to different skin allergens, researchers say
10/15/2008
Gene Variations, Secondhand Smoke Linked to Early Asthma The combination nearly tripled the risk for children under 4, study found
10/7/2008
Health Tip: Symptoms of a Drug Allergy Signs that you're having a reaction
9/29/2008
Health Tip: Eating Out With Food Allergies Suggestions to avoid a problem
9/28/2008
Studies Ignite Hope for Long-Acting Allergy Vaccines New ragweed regimens would be more convenient and effective, researchers say
9/26/2008
Babies Who Eat Fish Lower Eczema Risk Study found doing so before 9 months decreased chances of skin condition by 25%
9/19/2008
Acetaminophen Linked to Childhood Asthma Drug should only be used to treat high fevers in children, experts say
9/16/2008
FDA Mulls Changes to Allergy Labeling on Foods Current labels can be confusing, experts say
9/5/2008
Obesity Worsens Asthma Sufferers more likely to be hospitalized, have lower quality of life, study finds
No Place Safe From Allergies Most can be controlled, but you need to know what triggers them, experts say
9/4/2008
Even Kids With Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated Experts develop sequence of instructions they say could help doctors evaluate risks
8/25/2008
Food Allergy Action Plan Can Keep Kids From Harm Allergists recommend consulting with school staff on avoidance strategies
One-Third of Schools Built in Air Pollution Danger Zones Unhealthy proximity to major roads is public health concern future planners should address
Climate Change Linked to Longer Pollen Seasons Increasing temperatures, carbon dioxide levels add to discomfort of ragweed allergies
8/23/2008
Lung Association Urges Back-to-School Asthma Checklist Since almost 11% of school-age kids have the disease, parents should take precautions
8/14/2008
Stress, Anxiety Worsen Response to Allergens Delayed reactions also occur in allergic asthma, can be life-threatening, study says
8/4/2008
Health Tip: Get Rid of Allergens Prevent symptoms with a few precautions
7/31/2008
Black Henna Tattoo Chemical Can Cause Skin Reaction Additive to popular markings puts wearers at risk for allergic dermatitis, eczema, scarring, dermatology group warns.
7/23/2008
Children Can Develop Tolerance to Egg Allergy Greek study finds gradual exposure builds resistance over time
7/21/2008
Women More Likely to Have Second Thoughts on Tattoos They're much more inclined to have one removed than men, study shows
7/15/2008
Stomach Germ May Protect Against Asthma Disappearance of H. pylori could leave kids more susceptible to the disease, study says
Just Say No to Nuts During Pregnancy Daily consumption while expecting ups odds of asthmatic offspring, study suggests
7/6/2008
Food Allergens Show Up in Unexpected Places Street vendors, fairs replacing trans fats with peanut oil -- all can spell trouble
7/1/2008
Health Tip: Rid Your Home of Dust Mites And help prevent asthma and allergy symptoms
6/25/2008
Cats Can Trigger Eczema in Some Infants Babies with a genetic mutation and a cat at home were more likely to develop skin condition before age of 1, study finds
6/19/2008
Traffic Pollution Puts Kids at Higher Allergy Risk Those living closer to busy streets were 50% more likely to develop symptoms
5/23/2008
Health Tip: Common Triggers for Allergy and Asthma Identifying them is key
5/21/2008
Childhood Asthma, Allergies Traced to Womb New research suggests birth order, method of delivery all play a part
5/19/2008
Advances Aid Treatment, Diagnosis of Celiac Disease Disorder triggered by gluten in common foods, such as bread, pasta, often goes unnoticed
5/18/2008
Mom's Stress in Pregnancy May Up Baby's Asthma and Allergy Risk Higher levels of allergy marker found in cord blood of stressed mothers' babies
5/17/2008
Cheaper Earrings More Likely to Contain Nickel But report could not establish safe-limit price as guide for avoiding exposure
5/11/2008
Nasal Irrigation Can Help Fight Spring Allergies Ingredients can be bought over the counter and safely used at home
5/5/2008
Health Tip: Facts About Hay Fever And how to minimize symptoms
5/1/2008
Free Asthma Screenings Offered in May National program aims to educate patients on best ways to get condition under control
4/23/2008
Gloves Made From New Form of Latex Approved May benefit health workers, patients allergic to traditional latex
4/20/2008
Allergies Can Dig Into Gardening's Fun But planting low-allergen species, avoiding high pollen hours can help
4/16/2008
Dust Mites Trump Asthma Prevention Guidelines Study finds that despite heroic efforts, most strategies are doomed to fail
4/12/2008
Spring and Pollen Are in the Air Expert says common sense and planning can stop allergy attacks in their tracks
3/26/2008
Health Tip: Symptoms of an Allergic Reaction Reactions can range from mild to severe
3/24/2008
Health Tip: Have Hives? Some common triggers
3/14/2008
Blood-Thinner Contaminant Traced to Chinese Plant As a result, FDA to require testing of all imported heparin
3/7/2008
Heparin Problems Reported in Germany Adverse reactions similar to those in U.S., but product source is different, FDA says
3/5/2008
FDA Finds Contaminant in Baxter's Recalled Heparin Products But officials can't say if it's responsible for adverse events, deaths reported
2/18/2008
Mix-Up Behind FDA's Failure to Inspect China Blood-Thinner Plant Agency error means facility linked to fatal lots of injected heparin was ignored, officials say
2/16/2008
Allergy Disorders Linked With Irritable Bowel Syndrome Study also found IBS 2 times more likely in people with depression
2/12/2008
Health Tip: Allergy Shots Aren't for Everyone Who should avoid them
1/28/2008
Breast-Feeding Protected Mice From Asthma Mothers conferred immunity to allergen; not known if findings apply to humans
1/26/2008
Allergy Shots Are Effective Treatment for Symptoms Immunotherapy works for allergic asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis or insect bites
1/11/2008
Health Tip: What's Involved in a Sneeze How your body reacts to an irritant
1/7/2008
Breast-Feeding Seems to Protect Against Some Allergies It helps high-risk infants prone to eczema, asthma and food allergies, report suggests
