Un parche cutáneo podría ayudar a aliviar la alergia al cacahuate de los niños pequeños
JUEVES, 11 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un “parche de cacahuate” que se usa en la piel podría ayudar a proteger a los niños pequeños que tienen alergias al cacahuate (o maní) potencialmente letales, muestra un nuevo ensayo clínico. El parche es…
Learn MoreFDA Panel Recommends Approval of First Nasal Spray to Combat Severe Allergy Attacks
FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Outside advisors for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted Thursday to recommend approval of Neffy, the first epinephrine nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.Although most of the Pulmonary-Allergy D…
Learn MoreThe Most Common Allergy Medicines
THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you suffer from allergies, you know how bothersome and uncomfortable the sneezing and itchy eyes can be. These symptoms are more than irritating — they impact day-to-day activities like work, school, sport…
Learn MoreSkin Patch Could Help Ease Peanut Allergy in Toddlers
THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A “peanut patch” worn on the skin may help protect toddlers who have potentially life-threatening peanut allergies, a new clinical trial shows.The patch is a form of immunotherapy, which means it exposes pean…
Learn MoreImmunotherapy Works Well for Young Children With Peanut Allergy
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For children aged 1 to 3 years with peanut allergy, epicutaneous immunotherapy for 12 months is superior for desensitizing children to peanuts, according to a study published in the May 11 issue of the New E…
Learn MoreLatex Allergy: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having a latex allergy is no fun, but it can be a real challenge for health professionals who have to work with a wide variety of medical equipment that can contain the allergen.Latex allergy can trigger a rang…
Learn MoreCold vs. Allergies: Which Do You Have? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As the seasons change and the weather shifts, it’s not uncommon to experience symptoms like sneezing, coughing and congestion. But how do you know if you’re dealing with a common cold or allergies? The two can …
Learn MoreFood Allergies: Testing, Management & Treatment
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — So, you ate a banana. You’ve eaten bananas countless times in the past. But this time, your tongue and lips are itching and your lip is a bit puffy. If this happens to you, you are likely experiencing food aller…
Learn MoreRacial, Ethnic Disparities Seen for Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Racial and ethnic disparities exist in the initiation of subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (SCIT) among patients with allergic rhinitis (AR), according to a study recently published in the Journal of Allergy…
Learn MoreVacations Are No Time to Take a Holiday From Allergy & Asthma Treatments
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Summer is almost here, and its arrival brings opportunities for many people – including those who suffer with allergies and asthma — to plan vacations away from home.A recent article titled “Allergies don’…
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