<ѻý>CDC Updates Contraindications to COVID-19 Vaccinationѻý> Casts wider net on allergic reactions to vaccine components Jan 04, 2021
<ѻý>Promising Peanut Allergy Treatments Hit Snags in 2020ѻý> COVID-19 interrupts Palforzia rollout; FDA slams door on competitor's patch therapy Jan 03, 2021
<ѻý>Most Allergic Reactions Not Enough to Nix COVID-19 Vaccineѻý> More observation may be all that's required, even among those with history of severe reactions Dec 18, 2020
<ѻý>Food Allergy Differences Among Black, White Kidsѻý> Higher prevalence of wheat, soy, and seafood allergies in Black children Nov 17, 2020
<ѻý>More Evidence for Ligelizumab in Chronic Hivesѻý> Anti-IgE drug showed improved activity in omalizumab-treated patients with inadequate symptom control Nov 17, 2020
<ѻý>Novel Biologic Effective for Both Allergic, Non-Allergic Asthmaѻý> Reduced exacerbations, improved lung function Nov 16, 2020
<ѻý>NSAID Allergies May Boost Risk for Opioid Use Disorderѻý> These patients might benefit from targeted allergy evaluation Nov 15, 2020
<ѻý>Xolair Holds Up for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Polypsѻý> No new safety signals in open-label extension trial of POLYP studies Nov 15, 2020
<ѻý>Teen's Death Prompts Warning on 'Benadryl Challenge'ѻý> FDA tries to squelch latest stupid craze Sep 25, 2020
<ѻý>Mepolizumab Offers Relief for Chronic Sinus Troubleѻý> Anti-IL5 biologic cut polyp size, need for surgery in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps Sep 10, 2020
<ѻý>Finally, Something Good to Say About Fire Antsѻý> It's "only hand waving," but they may inhibit spread of red meat allergy Jun 25, 2020
<ѻý>Environmental Chemical Exposure Tied to Celiac Diseaseѻý> Risk was much higher in females than males May 12, 2020
<ѻý>AAAAI: Restaurant EpiPens; Devices OK After Expiration? How About After Laundering?ѻý> Roundup of epinephrine injector research prepared for AAAAI 2020 Mar 16, 2020
<ѻý>Montelukast Warning Upgradedѻý> Existing risk information not prominent enough and needs a black box, FDA decides Mar 04, 2020
<ѻý>Dumpster Diver Eats Sushi From Gas Station. What Happened Next?ѻý> Fishy food habits send this money-saving college student to the hospital Feb 20, 2020
<ѻý>Will Palforzia Revolutionize Peanut Allergy Tx?ѻý> FDA approves first-ever peanut immunotherapy, but wide adoption uncertain Feb 03, 2020
<ѻý>Diverse Diet in Pregnancy May Protect Baby From Eczemaѻý> Study examined "varied dietary intake, not just eating specific foods or diets," researcher says Nov 12, 2019
<ѻý>New Agent Relieves Itching for Patients on Dialysisѻý> "This is the first time anyone has shown anything that's worked" Nov 08, 2019
<ѻý>Eosinophilic Esophagitis Responds to Steroidѻý> Majority of previously treated patients responded to oral formulation of topical budesonide Oct 28, 2019
<ѻý>Good Early Results With Laser for Chronic Rhinitisѻý> Durable effects with no bleeding, crusting, or laser-related complications Sep 16, 2019
<ѻý>Patient Says Allergic to Penicillin? Maybe, Maybe Notѻý> Often these cases can be safely re-challenged Apr 11, 2019
<ѻý>Allergy to Heart Device Can Be Overcomeѻý> Small study shows diagnosis, reimplantation can yield good outcome Apr 03, 2019
<ѻý>Budesonide Tablet Tx Promising for EoEѻý> Locally active corticosteroid induced complete remission in PPI-refractory eosinophilic esophagitis Mar 28, 2019
<ѻý>In Chronic Urticaria, Staying on Treatment Mattersѻý> 55% of patients who stopped taking omalizumab saw return of symptoms Feb 27, 2019
<ѻý>Breathing Problems From Aspirin? Help is Hereѻý> Encouraging results with desensitization protocol, nasal polyp removal Feb 26, 2019
<ѻý>Pharma Lap Dance; Dark Web Opioids; Pot Cookies for Tantrums?ѻý> Clinicians accused, convicted, or under investigation Feb 01, 2019
<ѻý>IgE: A Novel Target in Lupus?ѻý> Asthma drug showed preliminary promise as add-on therapy Jan 10, 2019
<ѻý>Salt Accumulation May Be a Factor in Atopic Dermatitisѻý> But hypothesis regarding sodium chloride levels in skin needs more work, expert says Dec 16, 2018
<ѻý>Skin-Stripping Test Promising for Inflammatory Skin Diseasesѻý> Protein analysis may help differentiate between eczema, psoriasis Dec 16, 2018
<ѻý>1.2 Million Children and Teens Have Peanut Allergiesѻý> Two studies estimate current PA prevalence to be 2.2% Nov 20, 2018
<ѻý>EpiPens Still Work After Freezingѻý> Devices still fired after being frozen for 24 hours in study Nov 20, 2018
<ѻý>Study: Adult-Onset Food Allergy Fairly Commonѻý> Almost half of over 40,000 U.S. adults reported allergy development after age 18 Nov 19, 2018
<ѻý>California Fire: What is the Impact on Health in the Long Run?ѻý> "There is simply no precedent for this," expert says at ACAAI annual meeting Nov 18, 2018
<ѻý>Peanut-Derived Oral Agent Wins as Allergy Immunotherapyѻý> But experts question duration of benefit and potential cost of drug Nov 18, 2018
<ѻý>Milk Allergy Most Common in U.S. Kids Under Age 5 Yearsѻý> But many young children are not prescribed epinephrine Nov 17, 2018
<ѻý>Parental Pacifier Sucking May Lower Kids' Allergy Risksѻý> Lower early-life total IgE production linked to mom or dad orally "cleaning" pacifier Nov 17, 2018
<ѻý>FDA Approves 6th Drug for HAEѻý> Also the 6th to receive orphan drug status for the rare condition Aug 24, 2018
<ѻý>FDA Extends Expiration Date for Certain EpiPensѻý> Shortage of the epinephrine auto-injector first reported in May Aug 21, 2018
<ѻý>Morning Break: Antacids and Allergies; Condom-Snorting; Classroom Vapingѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the ѻý staff Apr 03, 2018