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Immunotherapy Skin Patch Can Help Treat Toddlers with Peanut Allergy, New Study Finds
After 12 months of treatment with a novel skin patch, the majority of toddlers with peanut allergy were successfully desensitized, according to researchers.
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Food Allergies in College 101: Tips to Cope
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2024
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Food allergies are difficult to manage at any age, but college students face complex challenges when it comes to navigating the dangers posed by the possibility of life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Asthma Drug Xolair Guards Against Severe Reactions in People With Food Allergies
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2024
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The asthma medication Xolair has proved its prowess against food allergies, with new research showing the medication substantially lowers the chances of severe reactions in patients.
FDA Expands Use of Asthma Med Xolair to Treat Food Allergies
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2024
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People threatened by accidental exposure to foods they're allergic to may have a new weapon of defense: On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the use of the asthma drug Xolair to help prevent anaphylactic reactions.
Xolair (omalizumab) is an injected ...
Injected Xolair Therapy Could Prevent Food Allergies in Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2023
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A new treatment appears to reduce food allergies in children and teens, according to interim clinical trial results.
A lab-made monoclonal antibody called omalizumab (Xolair) significantly increased the amounts of common foods that children could eat without sparking an ...
Food Allergies Might Pose 'Silent' Threat to the Heart
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 13, 2023
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In an unexpected finding, new research suggests that antibodies arising from common food allergies may also raise risks for heart trouble.
These IgE antibodies didn't even have to be present in quantities high enough to produce an actual food allergy to have this unhealt...
Tasty and Healthy: Try These Thanksgiving Meal Tips for Kids
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 11, 2023
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The Thanksgiving table is typically loaded down with turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes and all kinds of pie, but nutritionists say kids should also be encouraged to eat fresh fruit and vegetables during the holiday meal.
Precious few children eat enough fruits and...
Special Toothpaste Might Curb Peanut Allergy in Adults
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2023
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Researchers are testing a toothpaste that aims to let patients who are sensitive to peanuts and other foods simply brush their allergies away.
Doctors already treat some food allergy patients with oral immunotherapy -- feeding them tiny, portioned and gradually increasin...
Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Intolerance: What's the Difference?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2023
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For most people, there's no reason to give up gluten for good.
But that's not so easy for folks with two gluten-related medical conditions: celiac disease and gluten intolerance, according to
Study Confirms That Exposure Therapy in Infancy Can Stop Peanut Allergy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2023
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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 research focused on an even younger age group.
“We'...
Nearly a Half-Million Americans Might Have Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Syndrome
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2023
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Tick bites can cause crippling infections like Lyme disease in humans, but new research suggests they can also trigger a serious meat allergy in far more Americans than thought.
Called alpha-gal syndrome, the condition may affect hundreds of thousands of Americans, U.S. ...
Are Your Allergies Ready to Head Off to College?
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2023
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As you stare down your freshman year of college and contemplate living away from home, you're probably facing a few “firsts”: First roommate who isn't a sibling; first time fending for yourself to make sure you're eating properly; and if you have nasal allergies, food alle...
Race, Income Affect Your Risk for a Food Allergy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2023
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While food allergies have not historically been top of mind for racial and ethnic minorities, new research shows that Hispanic, Black and Asian communities all face a higher prevalence of these issues.
Money also mattered: In households where incomes were higher, at more...
The Most Common Symptoms for Seasonal Allergies, Food Allergies & More
- Meredith Morckel HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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Maybe you can't weed your garden without sneezing. Perhaps your eyes start watering when you clean your home. Did your skin begin itching last night during dinner?
You may have an allergy, but you're not alone. More than 50 million adults and children in the United State...
FDA Panel Recommends Approval of First Nasal Spray to Combat Severe Allergy Attacks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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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 Drugs Advisory Committee members supported the spray for adul...
Skin Patch Could Help Ease Peanut Allergy in Toddlers
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2023
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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 peanut-allergic children to tiny bits of peanut protein over time ...
Food Allergies: Testing, Management & Treatment
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2023
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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 allergy symptoms. You may have just joined the ranks of
Vacations Are No Time to Take a Holiday From Allergy & Asthma Treatments
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2023
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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 artic...
Pets Could Help Prevent Food Allergies in Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2023
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While research has shown that having pets can lower the chances of respiratory allergies in children, a new study finds it might also reduce the risk of food allergies.
Japanese investigators found that young children exposed to dogs in the home were less likely to exper...
Tick Bites Can Trigger Meat Allergy: What You Need to Know
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2023
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If you are experiencing mysterious recurrent vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, you may want to consider that a tick could be responsible.
When the lone star tick bites a person, it can transmit something called “alpha gal,” the sugar that's present in all mammal...
Parents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2023
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Planning for a safe summer camp experience requires some extra steps if your child has asthma or allergies.
An allergy expert noted that it's a huge concern for parents.
“Most kids heading off to summer camp for the first time wonder how they'll cope sleeping in ...
Mouse Study Hints at New Treatment for Peanut Allergy
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 10, 2023
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People with peanut allergies have to be vigilant about avoiding the food and always be armed with emergency treatment. Now scientists say they've taken an early step toward a drug that could prevent severe reactions to peanuts in the first place.
The compound has only be...
About 1 in 3 American Adults Has an Allergy
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2023
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If it seems as though everyone you know struggles with some sort of allergy, new research suggests you are not mistaken.
As many as 1 in 3 adults and 1 in 4 kids suffers from a seasonal allergy, a food allergy or eczema, the latest government data shows.
Caused by ...
Make Curbing Allergies, Asthma Your New Year's Resolution
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 31, 2022
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Keeping allergies and asthma in check in the new year is a resolution worth keeping.
With 2023 dawning, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology offers some suggestions for keeping symptoms under control all year long.
"More than 50 million people in...
Tough New Labeling Law for Sesame Prompts Companies to Add It to Their Products
- Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- December 22, 2022
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Call it a good idea that seems to have backfired: A tough new labeling law that requires even the smallest amount of sesame be listed on food products has instead spurred some companies to add it to their products.
Allergies & Asthma: Keep Sneezes & Wheezes at Bay This Holiday Season
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 26, 2022
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It's possible to have a joy-filled holiday season while keeping allergies and asthma in check.
Being aware of triggers is a key, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
“While the holidays bring much joy, some of the good time...
Food Allergies & Thanksgiving Dinner Can Mix, Just Follow These Tips
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 20, 2022
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When loved ones come together for your Thanksgiving feast, keep in mind your those who have food allergies.
Practice safety in menu planning, food preparation and even serving, urged
Dangerous Myths Keep Many Adults With Food Allergies From Getting an EpiPen
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- November 14, 2022
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The EpiPen is a known lifesaver when someone with a serious food allergy eats something they can't tolerate.
Yet the auto-injection treatment is greatly underused in the United States, according to a new survey.
Just over half of at-risk adults said they had ever ...
Severe Food Allergies Can Traumatize Kids, But New Program Helps Ease Fears
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2022
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For a young child with life-threatening food allergies "the world looks like a minefield," a New Jersey mother says.
It's a stress-filled landscape that financial adviser Amy Leis knows all too well. Her daughter Zoe was just a few months old when she suffered her first ...
Back to School: Keeping Kids Safe From Dangerous Food Allergies
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2022
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The back-to-school season may bring on stress for parents of children who live with food allergies.
Parents can help reduce fear and anxiety by following some safety tips from the Americ...
Prehistoric People Drank Animal Milk, Despite Lactose Intolerance
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2022
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Researchers have long suspected that humans evolved to tolerate dairy products in order to reap their health benefits. Now a new study refutes that idea.
Around one-third of the world's population possesses a gut enzyme that allows them to digest lactose, a sugar in milk...
Health Care Plans Keep Allergy Rescue Injectors Pricey for Some
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2022
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Despite now having more choices for lifesaving emergency allergy injectors like EpiPens, the cost is still proving prohibitive...
Stay Independent of Asthma, Allergies This July 4th
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2022
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It's time to enjoy summer celebrations, but allergies and asthma can put a damper on the festivities.
They don't need to. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) offers some tips for keeping them in check.
"The 4th of July is a favorite holid...
Surprising Factors That Raise (or Lower) Your Odds for COVID-19
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 3, 2022
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A new study offers some unexpected conclusions about what factors might influence your chances of getting COVID-19.
What did it find? People with food allergies have a lower risk of infec...
Emergency Shipment of Baby Formula Arrives From Europe
- By Dennis Thompson and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- May 23, 2022
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A 35-ton shipment of hypoallergenic baby formula from Switzerland arrived in the United States on Sunday, the first delivery in what the Biden administration is calling "Operation Fly Formula" to deal with a nationwide shortage.
The 132 pallets of formula arrived in Indi...
C-Sections Won't Raise Baby's Odds for Food Allergies
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2022
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Babies delivered by cesarean section are no more likely to have food allergies during their first year of life than other infants, according to an Australian study.
The association between type of delivery and food allergy risk had been unclear, so researchers decided to...
Sudden Reaction to a Food? It Could Be Adult-Onset Allergy
- February 25, 2022
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You bite into an apple and suddenly your mouth starts tingling. Or you eat shrimp for dinner and get hives.
You're not a kid and you've been able to eat these foods your whole life, so what's going on?
A number of conditions could be the cause, but one is adult-ons...
Poor Labeling Dangerous to People With Sesame Allergy
- February 16, 2022
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Sesame isn't declared on more than half of food products that contain it, which could put some people at risk for an allergic reaction, researchers warn.
Exposing Kids to Safe Levels of Peanut When Young Might Prevent Allergy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 21, 2022
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Some kids might be able to get over their peanut allergy if they start immunotherapy while they're still toddlers, a major new clinical trial reports.
Make Asthma, Allergy Control Your Resolution for the New Year
- Robert Preidt
- December 21, 2021
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If your New Year's resolution is to keep your allergy and asthma symptoms under control in 2022, it's best to do so in small steps, an expert says.
"The best way to tackle health challenges is in small bits, and that goes for allergy and asthma control," said Dr. Mark Co...
Keep Your Holidays Allergy-Free This Year
- December 4, 2021
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Planning ahead will reduce the risk of allergies and asthma interfering with your holiday plans, an expert says.
"In addition to concerns about COVID-19, those with allergies and asthma sometimes have an added layer of anxiety because they need to always be thinking abou...
Let Babies Eat Eggs to Avoid Egg Allergy Later: Study
- Robert Preidt
- November 5, 2021
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Feeding eggs to infants could reduce their risk of egg allergy later on, new research suggests.
For the study, researchers at the University at Buffalo in New York, analyzed U.S. government data from more than 2,200 parents who were surveyed about their children's eating...
Kids With Food Allergies Are Often Targets for Bullies
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2021
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Life is challenging enough for teens and pre-teens with food allergies. But bullying often comes with the territory, making their situation worse.
In a new study of more than 100 kids with food allergies, nearly one-third said they had been subject to some form of ...
Keeping Classrooms Safe for Kids With Asthma, Allergies
- August 7, 2021
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Parents of kids with asthma and allergies should prepare a plan to keep them safe as schools reopen, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) says.
Along with guarding against COVID-19, it's important to protect against cold, flu and other viruses t...
Make Summer Camp Safe for Your Child With Asthma, Allergies
- July 18, 2021
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With many summer camps open again this year, parents of kids with asthma and allergies need to make sure the one they choose is safe for their youngsters.
While federal health officials have issued guidelines to protect campers and staff from COVID-19, "camps still need ...
$340 Million Settlement Proposed in EpiPen Lawsuits
- Robert Preidt
- July 16, 2021
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Pfizer Inc. has agreed to pay $345 million in a proposed settlement to resolve lawsuits over steep EpiPen price increases.
EpiPens are auto-injectable devices that deliver the drug epinephrine for emergency treatment of a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphyl...
Gluten Doesn't Trigger 'Brain Fog' for Women Without Celiac Disease: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 21, 2021
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Going gluten-free is a trend that touts benefits for the mind and body, but a new study finds no evidence that gluten is bad for your brain.
Among nearly 13,500 middle-aged women, researchers found no connection between eating wheat, barley or rye (the sources of gluten)...
How Summer Camps Can Shield Your Kids from Allergies, Asthma & COVID
- May 9, 2021
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As kids get ready for summer camp, parents might be fretting about exposure to COVID-19, but a doctors' group says they also need to make sure their campers will be protected from allergy and asthma triggers.
"The [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] has issued ...
Why C-Section Babies May Be at Higher Risk for a Food Allergy
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 30, 2021
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Could there be a link between having a C-section and your baby's chances of developing a peanut allergy?
Yes, a team of Canadian researchers warns.
Their new study found that babies born via cesarean section appear to have relatively low levels of so-called Ba...
Breastfeeding Moms Get Mixed Messages When Baby Has an Allergy
- Robert Preidt
- March 10, 2021
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Breastfeeding mothers whose babies have food allergies often get conflicting advice from doctors on whether they should change their eating habits, according to a new study.
"We found that guidance from health care practitioners for breastfeeding mothers in this situatio...
Not Just Kids: Peanut Allergy Affects Many Adults
- Robert Preidt
- February 9, 2021
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Peanut allergy is often thought of as a children's problem, but three out of four Americans with the condition are older than 17, researchers say.
Despite this, treatment remains focused on kids, says Dr. Ruchi Gupta, co-author of a new study and a professor of pediatric...