Kids With Eczema May Need Further Allergy Tests
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some children who have a common form of eczema should also be tested for allergic reactions because they may have a second allergic-type eczema, a new study suggests. While atopic dermatitis is common and usu…
Learn MoreLa FDA solicita más datos sobre el primer antídoto sin agujas para reacciones alérgicas graves
JUEVES, 21 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — En una movida sorprendente, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha decidido no aprobar una alternativa sin aguja al EpiPen para el tratamiento de …
Learn MoreFDA Wants More Data on First Needle-Free Antidote for Severe Allergic Reactions
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a surprising move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opted not to approve a needle-free alternative to the EpiPen for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.Approval of the Neffy…
Learn MoreHealthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From Asthma
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Babies who have more mature microbes in their gut are less likely to have allergy-related wheezing and asthma in early childhood, according to new research.“Our studies on the Barwon Infant Study showed that …
Learn MoreGut Microbiome May Predict Later Peanut Allergies
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Infants who later develop peanut allergy have distinct differences in their gut microbiome in early childhood, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.Yo…
Learn MoreSpring, Summer Births Linked to Development of Pollinosis
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Spring and summer births are associated with development of pollinosis and summer births are associated with house dust mite (HDM) sensitization, according to a study published in the July issue of Allergol…
Learn MorePeanut Oral Immunotherapy Effective for Children Under 12 Months
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) can induce desensitization to peanuts in children younger than 12 months of age, according to research published online July 13 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology…
Learn MoreBack-to-School Tips on Preventing Asthma, Allergy Flares in Kids
SATURDAY, Aug. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heading back to school requires supplies and planning for all, but if you’re a parent of a child with allergies or asthma then you have even more to consider.“The start of a new school year is exciting for s…
Learn MoreUn estudio confirma que la terapia de exposición en la infancia puede frenar la alergia al cacahuate
LUNES, 7 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una exposición temprana y gradual al cacahuate (maní) bajo supervisión médica controló las alergias de unos bebés, según un nuevo estudio. Aunque los investigadores habían visto que los niños pequeños tol…
Learn MoreStudy Confirms That Exposure Therapy in Infancy Can Stop Peanut Allergy
MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Early and gradual exposure to peanuts under medical supervision curbed infants’ allergies, according to a new study.While researchers had seen that peanut oral immunotherapy was well tolerated by toddlers, this…
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