Topic: Allergies: Misc.
2/1/2012
January 2012 Briefing - Allergy
1/2/2012
December 2011 Briefing - Allergy
12/23/2011
Hay Fever Symptoms Worse in Spring Than Summer: Study Later exposure may spur less reaction or sufferers might just get used to symptoms, researchers say
12/19/2011
Tips for Avoiding Asthma, Allergy Triggers This Season Fresh Christmas trees and old decorations can stir up dust, mold and other allergens, expert warns
12/1/2011
November 2011 Briefing - Allergy
11/24/2011
Allergy Sufferers Should Prepare for Holiday Triggers Asthma patients, those who react to food or environmental allergens should plan ahead: experts
11/11/2011
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Nov. 3-8, 2011
11/7/2011
Even Homes Without Pets Have Pet Allergens Expert offers tips to pet owners for reducing allergens
Air Fresheners, Scented Candles May Spur Allergic Reactions One person's 'fresh' holiday scent is another's chemical irritant, research suggests
Alcohol, Asthma and Allergies Don't Mix Alcohol can trigger or worsen existing allergies, experts say
'Food Challenges' Provide Best Allergy Diagnoses: Study But too few U.S. doctors use them, researcher says
11/3/2011
C1 Esterase Inhibitor Effective in Hereditary Angioedema Single 20 U/kg dose safe, complete symptom resolution at any body location in 15.5 hrs
Improved Allergy Shots Might Be on Horizon Methods being investigated could offer quicker, longer-lasting results, experts say
11/2/2011
Basophil Status Doesn't Predict Immunotherapy Response Activation not tied to efficacy of sublingual grass pollen allergy immunotherapy, adverse events
11/1/2011
Health Tip: When a Cold Won't Go Away It might be an allergy
Gluten in Cosmetics Threaten Those With Celiac Disease Some facial products, body lotions carry the protein, researchers warn
October 2011 Briefing - Allergy
10/30/2011
Prevention Is Key for Fall Asthma Flare-Ups in Kids The best way to avoid asthma attacks is to avoid the triggers that cause them, experts say
10/7/2011
Simple MRIs Safe for Children, Study Says But health risks rise when sedation, contrast dyes are used, researchers say
10/3/2011
September 2011 Briefing - Allergy
10/1/2011
Halloween Trappings Can Trigger Asthma, Allergies Old costumes, moldy pumpkins and makeup preservatives can unexpectedly cause an attack, experts warn
9/15/2011
Health Tip: Coping With a Pet Allergy What to do if you're allergic to a faithful friend
9/14/2011
No Benefit of Long-Term Azithromycin for Rhinosinusitis Low weekly dose of 500 mg for 11 weeks provides no benefit over placebo in chronic rhinosinusitis
9/7/2011
Switch to Powder-Free Latex Gloves Cuts Health Workers' Allergy Risk Powder from the gloves wafting through air may bring on sensitivities, study authors say
Health Tip: Mold May Make You Sick Common symptoms of exposure
Health Tip: Some Facts About Angioedema It's hive-like swelling below the skin
9/2/2011
Longer Allergy Season Means More Misery Rising temperatures and higher carbon dioxide levels may be to blame, experts say
FDA: Antipsychotic Drug May Cause Severe Allergic Reaction FDA advises of updated label for Saphris reflecting risk
9/1/2011
August 2011 Briefing - Allergy
8/29/2011
Toddler's Dust Mite Sensitivity May Predict Later Asthma Three-quarters who tested positive at 2 years had respiratory problem at age 12, study finds
8/19/2011
Children With Food Allergies Often Face Skepticism Study found that even family and friends can be less than supportive
8/9/2011
Factors Before Birth Can Determine Child's Risk of Allergies: Study Exposure to pets during pregnancy, method of delivery and race all play a part
8/5/2011
Household Mold During Infancy May Trigger Asthma Kids exposed to mold as babies were three times more likely to develop the lung condition
Mechanisms for Allergic Contact Dermatitis Elucidated Endogenous toll-like receptors in the skin mediate chemical-induced innate immune response
8/1/2011
July 2011 Briefing - Allergy
7/22/2011
Breast-feeding for 6 Months or More Protects Against Asthma Children never breast-fed are more likely to develop symptoms of the disease, study shows
7/18/2011
Negative Tests Highly Predictive of No NSAID Allergy Negative predictive value of hypersensitivity provocation tests with NSAIDs is high
7/15/2011
Child Immune Response Tied to Mothers' Cytokine Production But maternal immune factors in pregnancy do not appear to influence children's risk of atopic dermatitis
7/14/2011
Skin Lesions Often Misdiagnosed as Spider Bites Patients getting unnecessary antivenom because of misinformation, experts say
7/13/2011
Associations Found Between Contact Allergy and Cancer Breast and non-melanoma skin cancer inversely tied, but bladder cancer positively associated
7/12/2011
Contact Allergies Associated With Lower Rates of Some Cancers Sensitivity to chemicals, metals may prime immune system against certain tumors, research suggests, but more study needed
7/11/2011
The Hype on Hypoallergenic Dogs Is Just That, Study Warns Similar levels of allergens found among 60 different breeds
7/1/2011
June 2011 Briefing - Allergy
6/30/2011
Health Tip: Will Allergy Shots Work for Me? Factors to consider
6/20/2011
One in 12 U.S. Children May Have Food Allergies: Report Peanuts, milk and shellfish most common allergens, study found
6/15/2011
Early Childhood Exposure to Pets Influences Sensitization Having dogs and cats as pets in the first year of life may influence sensitization in adulthood
6/13/2011
Early Exposure to Pets Won't Up Kids' Allergy Risk: Study And living with a cat or dog in infancy may even be protective, researchers find
6/11/2011
Insect Stings Hold Deadly Risk for Some New guidelines issued to help diagnose, treat those with insect allergies
6/1/2011
May 2011 Briefing - Allergy
5/19/2011
Springtime and the Sneezin' Is Easy Long, wet winter helped make this pollen season more miserable, experts say
Health Tip: Traveling Despite Asthma and Allergies Suggestions to help control symptoms
5/18/2011
Can Platelet Transfusions Trigger Severe Reaction in Those With Peanut Allergies? Case report suggests that it's possible, but experts say there is no cause for alarm
5/11/2011
Shed Skin in Dust May Reduce Indoor Air Pollution Antioxidant in flakes of human skin helps lower ozone levels, researchers say
5/9/2011
Winter Conception Tied to Raised Risk for Autism Study suggests environmental factors, such as seasonal viruses, may play a role
5/5/2011
Flood Cleanup Requires Extra Care for Those With Allergies Experts suggest steps to stem the growth of mold
4/27/2011
Health Tip: Stay Inside When Spring Allergens Are at a Peak Suggestions to ease seasonal allergies
Anxiety's on the Menu for People With Food Allergies Study finds many restaurant workers uninformed about allergens in food, heightening fears
4/20/2011
Kids' Eczema, Hay Fever Linked to Allergic Asthma Later Children who have both conditions more likely to be asthmatic in their 40s, study says
4/1/2011
Is It a Cold? Or an Allergy? Symptoms may be similar, but the causes are not
3/25/2011
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, March 18-22, 2011
3/22/2011
Allergy Drug May Speed Up Kids' Ability to Tolerate Milk In small study, Xolair acts as 'protective blanket' against reactions, researcher says
3/21/2011
Firstborn Kids Seem to Have More Food Allergies, Hay Fever But they don't have more asthma or eczema than their siblings, study finds
Severe Eczema Linked to Lasting Milk, Egg Allergy in Kids Mild cases of the skin condition suggest children may outgrow the food reactions, researchers say
Outgrowing Milk Allergy May Take Some Babies Longer Than Expected Just a third of infants leave their allergy behind by 30 months, study finds
Reported Pollen Counts May Be Inaccurate, Study Finds Forecasts sometimes rely on data from previous years, not day-to-day weather, researchers say
3/13/2011
Combating Myths About Seasonal Allergies Separating fact from fiction may help reduce spring misery, experts say
3/10/2011
Health Tip: Avoid Outdoor Allergens Here are some suggestions
3/2/2011
FDA Bans Unapproved Prescription Cough, Cold and Allergy Meds Some 500 untested drugs will be removed from the market, agency said
2/23/2011
Kids Growing Up on Farms Less Likely to Have Asthma Study finds exposure to variety of barnyard microbes may lower risk of airway disease
2/21/2011
Climate Change Extending Ragweed Season in Colder Climes: Study Some northern U.S. states experiencing 16 more days of pollen pain, researchers say
2/10/2011
Dermatitis May Be More Cause Than Effect of Food Allergies Expert urges parents of young kids to be aware of the risk
Garden Encounters Often Lead to Rashes, Hives, Itching Common plants a source of both mild, serious skin reactions, dermatologist warns
2/8/2011
Health Tip: Before You Take a Decongestant Make sure you don't have these health issues
2/7/2011
Allergies Linked to Lower Brain Cancer Rate in Study Overactive immune system may target tumors known as gliomas, researchers say
1/28/2011
Teens With Food Allergies May Feel Unsafe at School Younger children report feeling more confident because of greater supervision, small study finds
1/25/2011
Allegra Approved for Over-the-Counter Sale Beginning in March
1/21/2011
Health Tip: Protect Against Peanut Reactions Suggestions to avoid deadly food allergy problems
1/10/2011
Treating Latent TB After 65 Raises Serious Side-Effect Risk Likelihood of hospitalization increases with age, researchers say
1/6/2011
No Surgery for Moderate Tonsillitis, New Guidelines Say Experts draft standards to help doctors identify, manage tonsillectomy patients
12/30/2010
Take Steps to Avoid Winter's Indoor Allergies Eliminating triggers in your home can help keep your symptoms to a minimum, experts say
12/26/2010
Have an Allergy-Free Holiday and a Happier New Year Doctor suggests ways to keep sneezing at bay during the festive season
12/12/2010
'Tis the Season to Give Allergen-Free Gifts Buying for people with asthma, allergies takes extra thought, experts say
12/8/2010
Farm Environment, Cats Help Kids Avoid Skin Disease European researchers report rural living less likely to lead to atopic dermatitis for infants
12/6/2010
New Guidelines Aid in Diagnosis of Food Allergies Recommendations should help doctors spot, treat these conditions, authors say
12/3/2010
Health Tip: Keeping Mold at Bay It could be making you sick
11/29/2010
Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite, Allergist Warns Inspect for pests in mattresses, secondhand clothes and used furniture, even wood
Too Much Hygiene May Affect Immune System, Study Suggests Antimicrobial used in many products such as soaps, toothpaste tied to raised allergy risks in kids
11/24/2010
Preparation Can Help Kids With Nut Allergies Travel Safely Pack snacks, meds and sanitizing wipes to reduce likelihood of a reaction, expert suggests
11/17/2010
Health Tip: What's Behind My Watery Eyes? Here are some common triggers
Health Tip: Latex Is Everywhere Products that contain the common allergen
11/15/2010
Antibody Linked to Allergies on the Rise Levels have doubled in people over 55 since the '70s, study says
When Romance and Allergies Don't Mix Reaction-spurring allergens can linger for hours in a partner's mouth, experts note
Among Cell-Phone Junkies, Rash on the Rise Skin doctors say nickel allergy is to blame
11/1/2010
Eating Peanuts While Pregnant May Raise Child's Allergy Risks Link found between moms-to-be who consumed them and nut sensitivity in infants
10/20/2010
Pregnancy During Spring May Boost Kid's Risk of Food Allergies But whether the effect is causal isn't known, experts say
10/17/2010
Halloween Extra Scary When Kids Have Nut Allergies Parents urged to prepare in advance so children don't miss out on the fun
10/5/2010
Black Male Children Have Highest Rates of Food Allergies Study finds they are 4.4 times more likely to have issues
10/1/2010
Kids With Allergies Shouldn't Skip Flu Shots, Experts Say Parents urged to get children vaccinated, as annual season starts
9/30/2010
A Dog May Help Guard Against Childhood Eczema But study found cats did not give the same protection
9/21/2010
Health Tip: Help Wipe Out Dust Mites They're a prime cause of asthma and allergies
9/7/2010
Health Tip: Recognizing a Skin Allergy Here are typical symptoms
8/22/2010
Sneezing Again? Avoid Ragweed Expert offers tips for ragweed, grass and other seasonal allergies
8/17/2010
Health Tip: Coping With Hives Suggestions to soothe the itch
8/13/2010
Tylenol Use Linked to Asthma, Other Allergies in Teens Study looked at 13- and 14-year-olds from 50 countries
8/2/2010
July 2010 Briefing - Allergy
7/28/2010
FDA Cites Its Food Safety Web Site More than 100 problems identified so far, agency says
7/11/2010
Don't Let Food Allergies Spoil the Picnic A plan that includes simple precautions, emergency meds and a cell phone will leave you free to enjoy yourself
6/10/2010
Health Tip: Know the Warning Signs of Anaphylaxis It's a serious allergic reaction
6/8/2010
Health Tip: Mold Can Be a Health Risk How it could affect your well-being
5/27/2010
Allergies Might Trigger Depression Study found mood of those with sensitivities worsened when exposed to allergens
5/17/2010
More Seniors Opting for Less Invasive Sinus Surgery Gentler technique replacing 'open' sinus surgery in Medicare population, study finds
5/13/2010
Rate of Childhood Peanut Allergies More Than Triples Researchers can't explain increase in last decade, although actual number is still small
5/11/2010
Few High-Quality Studies on Food Allergies, Say Reviewers No uniform standards for diagnosing a food allergy even exist, researchers find
4/23/2010
Cat Allergy Doesn't Have to Mean Giving Up Kitty For many feline fans, there are ways to live together happily, experts say
4/20/2010
Health Tip: Using Decongestants They aren't safe for everyone
4/16/2010
'Off-the-Charts' Pollen Counts Bring Misery to Millions Recent weather patterns plus climate change driving the trend, experts say
3/27/2010
Some Allergy Sufferers Can Skip the Sneezing Season Many people can avoid triggering symptoms, experts say
3/19/2010
With Faulty Food Labeling, Who's Minding the Store? Recent charges of misleading ingredient, calorie count info have FDA scrambling to fix system
3/1/2010
Kids' Peanut Allergies Might Be Tamed: Study Gradual exposure desensitized some kids, but experts advise against trying on your own
Global Warming Kicks Up Allergy Storm Longer pollen seasons, more allergy sufferers are the result, study finds
2/28/2010
Household Dirt Won't Raise Asthma Risk in Infants Allergens not linked to wheezing in kids, study finds
Meat Might Be Behind Many Unidentified Allergic Reactions Certain carb could be causing severe anaphylaxis, researchers warn
2/27/2010
Blood Test Might Sort Out Milk Allergies Could spot those allergic to all milk products, those who can tolerate heated milk
Penicillin Allergy Might Not Include Related Antibiotic Many facing surgery could still take cephalosporins if tested, study finds
1/17/2010
Shots Relieve Children's Hay Fever, Cut Expenses Health-care costs drop by one-third, study finds
1/1/2010
It's Not a Hangover, It's an Allergic Reaction Ingredients in alcohol could explain 'morning-after' feeling, experts say
12/29/2009
Indoor Allergies Common in Winter To keep sneezing and wheezing at bay, follow these expert tips
12/21/2009
Allergens Worsen Sinusitis Immediate reaction seen in nasal passages of sufferers, scans find
12/7/2009
Mom's Exposure to Microbes Lowers Allergies in Kids Study found pregnant mice that inhaled barnyard air passed protection to offspring
12/5/2009
Keep Asthma, Allergies at Bay for the Holidays Take steps to eliminate triggers, experts advise
11/16/2009
Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S. Experts unsure if growth stems from more awareness or actual increase in numbers
10/28/2009
Health Tip: What's Behind My Asthma and Allergy Symptoms? A list of common triggers
10/15/2009
Bad Reaction No Good Reason to Avoid Future Shots Experts urge doctors to investigate source of vaccine allergy
9/28/2009
Many Kids Suffer Medication Side Effects: Study Adverse drug reactions cause more than half a million outpatient visits a year, researchers find
Health Tip: Testing for Allergies Several methods to find out what's making you sneeze
9/14/2009
Chlorine in Pools Raises Kids' Asthma, Allergy Risk Too many homes over-treat their pools, boosting the odds, experts say
9/10/2009
Allergies Dampen Sex Lives Study finds 83 percent of people with allergic rhinitis say it kills the mood
9/9/2009
Day Care May Not Shield Kids From Asthma, Allergies Study debunks 'hygiene hypothesis' that early exposures boost immune response
9/7/2009
Health Tip: Keep Mold Out of Your Home Suggestions to reduce exposure
8/29/2009
Get Ready for Ragweed Preventive measures make it possible to reduce the problems caused by pollen
8/27/2009
Milk Allergy Symptoms May Ease With Exposure With continued consumption, children's tolerance can improve, study shows
Health Tip: Stifle Back-to-School Allergy and Asthma Problems Suggestions for when your child returns to the classroom
8/25/2009
Xyzal Approved for Younger Kids Antihistamine sanctioned for children as young as 6 months
8/19/2009
Are Candles Making You Sick? Researchers warn of toxic buildup from paraffin, suggest beeswax instead
8/11/2009
Health Tip: Getting Rid of Dust Mites Suggestions to help banish them from your home
8/6/2009
Food Allergy Facts Need More Focus Many U.S. adults unaware there is no cure, survey finds
7/10/2009
Scientists Zero In on Elusive 'Allergy Gene' Genetic mutation increases likelihood of eczema and asthma, study finds
7/5/2009
Kids May 'Learn' to Tolerate Food Allergens Experiments show it's possible to develop resistance to peanuts, eggs and more
6/30/2009
Health Tip: Understanding Hay Fever Pollinating plants can make sufferers miserable
6/13/2009
Asthma Drugs Get 'Precaution' Labeling for Possible Psychiatric Side Effects FDA says users of Singulair and similar meds should watch for such problems
6/10/2009
Health Tip: Using Antihistamines Take them safely
5/27/2009
Point-of-Sale Printers May Trigger Asthma Chemical on receipts, coupons, tickets the likely culprit, report suggests
5/24/2009
Things to Know If You're Contemplating a Pet Thinking ahead about the animal's and family's needs is key, expert says
5/21/2009
Protein May Hold Key to Blocking Allergy-Induced Asthma Team finds mice lacking certain gene showed fewer signs of condition
5/16/2009
Know Your Asthma Triggers Tips for keeping wheezing at bay this spring
5/11/2009
Climate Change Could Sting Allergy, Asthma Sufferers Longer pollen seasons, more ozone mean more symptoms for those at risk, experts say
5/8/2009
Obesity May Raise Kids' Allergy Risk With both problems on the rise, researchers call for more study
5/6/2009
America's Top Allergy Capitals Louisville, Ky., is rated most challenging city to live in for springtime sufferers
5/5/2009
Health Tip: Common Food Allergies in Children Here's what may make them react
4/30/2009
Folic Acid Might Offer Allergy Relief But use of supplements should await further study, expert says
4/20/2009
Health Tip: Keep Allergy Symptoms Under Control Here are suggestions
4/18/2009
Group Urges Public to Take Free Asthma Tests in May It's National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
4/5/2009
Breathe Easier Knowing Spring's Pollen Triggers Children are especially vulnerable to seasonal allergies, so be prepared, expert says
3/30/2009
Health Tip: Breathe Fresh Air at Home Improve the quality of indoor air
3/17/2009
Black Male Children Face Highest Risk for Food Allergies Peanuts and shrimp cause the most problems, survey finds
3/16/2009
Exposure to Peanuts May Build Tolerance to Allergy The therapy is still experimental, and more research is needed, study says
Food Allergy Labeling Not Always Accurate A small number of products contain allergens no matter what ingredients are listed, study finds
Child's Food Allergies Take Toll on Family Plans Work schedules, finances and getaway destinations are affected, studies find
3/3/2009
2 Hours Glued to TV Doubles Kids' Asthma Risk Association found in both genders regardless of weight issues, study finds
2/26/2009
Babies Born in High Pollen Months at Wheezing Risk Findings may clarify why fall and winter infants more likely to develop asthma
2/23/2009
Health Tip: Getting Answers About Allergy Shots Information you should consider
2/20/2009
Health Tip: If You Have a Food Allergy Here's how to prevent a reaction
2/13/2009
Herbal Remedy Could Halt Peanut Allergy Tests in mice were successful, and human trials are under way
1/30/2009
Health Tip: Living With Latex Allergy How to avoid a reaction
1/12/2009
Health Tip: Coping With Pet Allergies Reduce symptoms without getting rid of your furry companions
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
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
New Compound Might Be Improvement Over Allergy Shots Study found it effective, less cumbersome than traditional treatment
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
Breast Milk Molecule Gives Mom's Immunity to Baby Antibody pathway to mammary glands channels protection against intestinal bugs, study says
Gas Stove Emissions Boost Asthma in Inner-City Kids Using cooking appliances as heat source a hallmark of urban poverty, study notes
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
No Place Safe From Allergies Most can be controlled, but you need to know what triggers them, experts say
Obesity Worsens Asthma Sufferers more likely to be hospitalized, have lower quality of life, study finds
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
One-Third of Schools Built in Air Pollution Danger Zones Unhealthy proximity to major roads is public health concern future planners should address
Food Allergy Action Plan Can Keep Kids From Harm Allergists recommend consulting with school staff on avoidance strategies
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
