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25 Oct
There's Still Confusion on How to Spot, Treat Severe Allergic Reactions

There's Still Confusion on How to Spot, Treat Severe Allergic Reactions

Anaphylaxis involves a sudden, potentially life-threatening reaction to an allergen, including even very small amounts of food allergens such as egg or peanut.

Now, two studies find that people with allergies, as well as those charged with their care, are often unsure w...

16 Oct
Planes' Air Ventilation Can't Spread Nut Allergens to Passengers: Study

Planes' Air Ventilation Can't Spread Nut Allergens to Passengers: Study

Folks with peanut allergies don’t have to worry that someone might be munching on the nuts during an airline flight, researchers report.

It turns out there’s no evi...

19 Sep
Some Chocolate Products Labeled 'Dairy-Free' Contain Milk, FDA Finds

Some Chocolate Products Labeled 'Dairy-Free' Contain Milk, FDA Finds

Consumers should be aware that some chocolate labeled as “dairy-free” actually contains milk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.

This inaccurate labeling could put people with milk allergies in danger, the FDA noted.

About 13 of 210 chocolate ...

09 Aug
FDA Approves First Nasal Spray to Curb Anaphylaxis, An Alternative to Injections

FDA Approves First Nasal Spray to Curb Anaphylaxis, An Alternative to Injections

Folks nervous about administering a rescue shot for anaphylaxis finally have a new alternative in a nasal spray.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it has approved neffy, the first non-injected treatment for life-threatening allergic reactions...

03 Aug
Back-to-School Tips to Helping Your Kids Breathe Easier

Back-to-School Tips to Helping Your Kids Breathe Easier

As kids and teens prepare to head back to school, parents might not have protecting their child's lung health on the top of their to-do lists. But experts say it should be.

“A new school year often means a new environment for students and staff, including new asthm...

26 Jul
Athletes Can Expect High Ozone, Pollen Counts for Paris Olympics

Athletes Can Expect High Ozone, Pollen Counts for Paris Olympics

Bad news for Olympians headed to Paris -- high levels of ozone pollution and grass pollen are likely during the upcoming games if hot, sunny weather prevails, researchers said.

Ozone levels in Paris and its environs tend to exceed World Health Organization (WHO) recommen...

28 Jun
FDA Warns Top National Bakery to Stop Listing Allergens in Products When They Aren't There

FDA Warns Top National Bakery to Stop Listing Allergens in Products When They Aren't There

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent a warning letter to one of America's biggest bakeries, asking the company to stop claim...

18 May
Your Allergy Meds Come With Hazards: Be Aware

Your Allergy Meds Come With Hazards: Be Aware

People with seasonal allergies often turn to over-the-counter and prescription medicines to relieve symptoms like coughing, sneezing, runny nose, congestion and itchy eyes, nose or throat.

But they often aren't aware that these meds -- including antihistamines -- have as...

25 Apr
Watchdog Group Says U.S. Food Recalls Rose Again Last Year

Watchdog Group Says U.S. Food Recalls Rose Again Last Year

U.S. recalls of foods for salmonella, foreign objects or undeclared allergens are rampant nowadays and the highest they've been since 2020, a watchdog group warns.

"Everyone needs to do better: food producers, regulators and lawmakers,"said

13 Apr
Planning Safe Summer Camp Fun for Kids With Allergies & Asthma

Planning Safe Summer Camp Fun for Kids With Allergies & Asthma

Preparing a kid for summer camp is already a daunting task, and it's even more complicated if your child has allergies or asthma, experts say.

"Kids with allergies and asthma need an extra layer of protection when they head off to summer camp,"said allergist

09 Apr
Know Your Spring Allergens and the Meds That Can Help

Know Your Spring Allergens and the Meds That Can Help

Spring is in the air, and along with it loads of tree, grass and weed pollen.

Sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, runny nose and all the other miseries of seasonal allergies can prevent a person from fully enjoying the season of rebirth.

Worse, seasonal allergies also...

01 Apr
Dangerous Allergies? An Expert Gives Tips to Protect Yourself

Dangerous Allergies? An Expert Gives Tips to Protect Yourself

Allergic reactions can range from mild sneezing to life-threatening episodes where the throat closes and the airways tighten.

That's why people need to prepare themselves for any potential

11 Mar
Sun Plus Certain Foods, Meds Can Bring on 'Margarita Rashes'

Sun Plus Certain Foods, Meds Can Bring on 'Margarita Rashes'

Slicing some fresh limes for that margarita savored in the sun could be a bad combo for some people's skin, dermatologists warn.

Folks can break out in what are nicknamed "margarita rashes" if they are skin-sensitive to certain fruits or vegetables and then get sun expos...

07 Mar
Food Allergies in College 101: Tips to Cope

Food Allergies in College 101: Tips to Cope

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.

A recent review published in the

28 Feb
Is It Allergies or Sinusitis? Many Folks Are Misdiagnosed

Is It Allergies or Sinusitis? Many Folks Are Misdiagnosed

What if you'd been treated for years for a condition, only to find out that you'd long ago been misdiagnosed?

That's what's happening to a sizable number of Americans who are taking allergy meds (to little effect) when in fact they have chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), a ne...

27 Feb
What Is Chronic Sinusitis, and How Is it Treated?

What Is Chronic Sinusitis, and How Is it Treated?

Stuffy, sneezing, miserable: folks plagued by chronic sinusitis know the feeling all too well.

Experts at University of Cincinnati Health say it's also an all-too-common affliction, affecting an estimated 14.6% of Americans.

What is chronic sinusitis?

17 Feb
Spring Allergies Have Wide-Ranging Effects

Spring Allergies Have Wide-Ranging Effects

Spring allergies bring to mind thoughts of stuffy noses and watery eyes.

But allergies actually affect many different and interconnected systems within a person's body, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).

"Spring allergens s...

23 Jan
Allergy Alert: What Could New Guidelines on Anaphylaxis Mean for You?

Allergy Alert: What Could New Guidelines on Anaphylaxis Mean for You?

If you or someone close to you suffers from severe allergic reactions, you have probably heard there are new recommendations out that offer guidance on the diagnosis, management and treatment of an...

18 Jan
Mom's Opioid Use in Pregnancy Raises Child's Asthma, Eczema Risk

Mom's Opioid Use in Pregnancy Raises Child's Asthma, Eczema Risk

Fetal exposure to opioids may change a baby's immune system, triggering a rise in risks for eczema and asthma through early childhood, new research shows.

Children born to women who used opioids during pregnancy had much higher rates of eczema, as well as conditions such...

18 Jan
Mouse Study Hints at New, Safe Way to Counter Allergies

Mouse Study Hints at New, Safe Way to Counter Allergies

Allergic to peanuts? To cats? To pollen?

A new targeted therapy may have the potential to help a person ward off an allergic reaction prompted by the specific source of their allergy, Northwestern University researchers report.

The therapy uses nanoparticles to dea...

05 Jan
Could Inhaling a Statin Help Ease Asthma, COPD?

Could Inhaling a Statin Help Ease Asthma, COPD?

Drugs already used by millions to lower cholesterol might someday have a new role: Relieving asthma and COPD.

That's the hope of a new line of research underway at the University of California, Davis.

A study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health is seek...

26 Dec
Winter Is Prime Time for Indoor Allergies

Winter Is Prime Time for Indoor Allergies

Folks with allergies might want to breathe a deep, sneeze-free sigh of relief when winter rolls around.

Unfortunately, the cold weather that puts pollen-producing trees and grass to sleep can also keep a person cooped up inside -- increasing their risk of indoor allergie...

21 Dec
Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?

Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?

Chances are you know at least one person who's given up eating gluten. Maybe you've even given it up yourself. But who can really benefit from a gluten-free diet?

"Gluten is one of the main proteins found in wheat, barley and rye," said Dr. Joseph Levy, a pediatric gastr...

18 Dec
Resolve to Keep Your Allergies, Asthma in Check in 2024

Resolve to Keep Your Allergies, Asthma in Check in 2024

If you're one of the 50 million Americans with asthma or allergies, 2024 is another year to redouble efforts to manage them.

But how?

"It's not always easy to get allergies and asthma under control,"allergist

13 Nov
Following Disasters, Untreated Mold Sends Many to Hospitals

Following Disasters, Untreated Mold Sends Many to Hospitals

Climate change-driven hurricanes, floods and superstorms are threatening to create a surge in mold growth in people's homes, sickening residents and robbing them of breath.

Local hospitals witness a nearly twofold increase in diagnoses related to mold exposure following ...

14 Oct
Ragweed, Mold & More: Get Ready for Fall Allergies

Ragweed, Mold & More: Get Ready for Fall Allergies

While the hot, dry summer may have offered a break to people with some environmental allergies, that reprieve could be over.

Ragweed and mold are in the air this fall.

"This summer was good news for people who are sensitive to mold and pollen as there were little o...

03 Oct
Seniors, Here Are the Meds That Can Harm Your Driving Skills

Seniors, Here Are the Meds That Can Harm Your Driving Skills

Some common medications -- including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers -- may dull the driving skills of seniors, a new study finds.

Many different medication classes have been linked to the risk of driving impairment, as anyone who has ever read the label warn...

29 Sep
Kids With Eczema May Need Further Allergy Tests

Kids With Eczema May Need Further Allergy Tests

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 usually develops by age 5, allergic contact dermatitis has simila...

20 Sep
FDA Wants More Data on First Needle-Free Antidote for Severe Allergic Reactions

FDA Wants More Data on First Needle-Free Antidote for Severe Allergic Reactions

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 nasal spray was widely anticipated. An FDA advisory panel voted ...

11 Sep
Healthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From Asthma

Healthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From Asthma

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.

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12 Aug
Back-to-School Tips on Preventing Asthma, Allergy Flares in Kids

Back-to-School Tips on Preventing Asthma, Allergy Flares in Kids

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 some, but for parents of children with allergies and asthma, the...

02 Jul
Stay Independent of Allergies, Asthma This July Fourth

Stay Independent of Allergies, Asthma This July Fourth

As outdoor gatherings begin for the Fourth of July holiday, a leading asthma and allergy group is offering suggestions on how to avoid those seasonal symptoms.

"The Fourth of July is a great time to gather with friends and family and celebrate summer,"said

19 Jun
This Summer, Know Your Risk for Insect Sting Allergy

This Summer, Know Your Risk for Insect Sting Allergy

If you're dreaming of the perfect summer vacation, one element certain to be excluded from that scenario would be an allergic reaction to a stinging insect.

Whether you're planning to travel within the United States or to a foreign locale, you'll need to take precaution...

22 May
The Most Common Symptoms for Seasonal Allergies, Food Allergies & More

The Most Common Symptoms for Seasonal Allergies, Food Allergies & More

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...

12 May
FDA Panel Recommends Approval of First Nasal Spray to Combat Severe Allergy Attacks

FDA Panel Recommends Approval of First Nasal Spray to Combat Severe Allergy Attacks

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...

11 May
The Most Common Allergy Medicines

The Most Common Allergy Medicines

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, sports, sleeping and even eating.

Not only that, but allergies can ...

09 May
Latex Allergy: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Latex Allergy: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

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 range of symptoms, from itchy hives and rashes to life-threateni...

19 Apr
Vacations Are No Time to Take a Holiday From Allergy & Asthma Treatments

Vacations Are No Time to Take a Holiday From Allergy & Asthma Treatments

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 articl...

10 Apr
Black, Hispanic Patients With Severe Allergies Less Likely to Get Allergy Shots

Black, Hispanic Patients With Severe Allergies Less Likely to Get Allergy Shots

Seasonal allergies are more common among Black and Hispanic people, but these patients are less likely to get the shots that could ease their symptoms, researchers say.

"We already know that these underrepresented populations are more likely to suffer from allergic rhini...

31 Mar
FDA Approves Drug for Cats With Allergic Skin Disease

FDA Approves Drug for Cats With Allergic Skin Disease

Cats constantly licking and chewing because of a skin condition called feline allergic dermatitis may benefit from a new generic treatment approved by the

28 Mar
Having Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk

Having Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk

If you're one of the millions of people with allergic asthma or eczema, you may be more likely to develop the wear-and-tear form of arthritis as you age.

This is the main finding from a

28 Mar
Don't Let Allergies Get Out of Hand During Pregnancy

Don't Let Allergies Get Out of Hand During Pregnancy

Pregnancy should be a special time, but allergies can make you miserable.

It is estimated that up to 20% of pregnant women suffer with allergies.

In some cases, women may notice that their allergy symptoms become even more troublesome during pregnancy. This may b...

17 Mar
How Metal Implants Could Mess Up Your Skin

How Metal Implants Could Mess Up Your Skin

Many patients worry that receiving a metal implant might set off their metal allergy, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

"Cases in which patients are inquiring about a metal allergy as it relates to their metal implants -- including joint replacements, rod...

12 Mar
Parents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp

Parents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp

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 a ...

10 Mar
Got a Mold Allergy? Here's How to Tell

Got a Mold Allergy? Here's How to Tell

About 1,000 species of mold exist and -- as allergy sufferers likely know -- they're everywhere.

Even if you have a mold allergy, it's possible to make life a little easier, through avoidance, medications and reducing the mold around you, according to a

02 Mar
Is an Allergy to a COVID Vaccine Always Real? Placebo Trial Casts Doubt

Is an Allergy to a COVID Vaccine Always Real? Placebo Trial Casts Doubt

Allergic reactions to the Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccines are very rare, and a new study questions whether many of those that do occur are even real.

In a small new study of 16 people who said they'd experienced an allergic reaction to a dose of the Pfizer vaccine, thos...

15 Feb
Living Near Busy Road Could Raise Your Odds for Eczema

Living Near Busy Road Could Raise Your Odds for Eczema

How close a person lives to a major road could have an impact on their eczema risk.

New research suggests that folks who live farther from one are less likely to develop the s...

14 Feb
Not Allergic to Penicillin After All? Your Pharmacy May Not Know

Not Allergic to Penicillin After All? Your Pharmacy May Not Know

When testing determines that a patient who was thought to be allergic to penicillin actually is not, the warning is expected to be removed from their charts and pharmacy records.

But that "de-labeling" is not always happening.

"Penicillin allergy labels are associa...

14 Feb
Allergists Less Likely to Check Black Kids for Eczema

Allergists Less Likely to Check Black Kids for Eczema

Doctors have dubbed kids' progression from eczema to asthma the "atopic march," and they know more about how it affects white children than their Black counterparts.

Research scheduled for presentation at an upcoming meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & ...

26 Jan
About 1 in 3 American Adults Has an Allergy

About 1 in 3 American Adults Has an Allergy

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 ...

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