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UrduValentine’s Day is around the corner. If the person you love has allergies or asthma, you’ll want to make sure to keep them safe from symptom flares in order to up the “passion quotient.”
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Prevent Allergy and Asthma Flares at School: Know Your Child’s Triggers
Allergies and asthma can significantly impact a child’s well-being and academic performance, but with proper preparation and management, they can thrive in the school environment.
For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Experts from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology caution that pollen season is starting earlier and lasting longer than in past decades.
Summer Camp Goals for Kids with Allergies and Asthma: Stay Safe and Have Fun
Parents of children with allergies and asthma often face an added layer of concern about summer camp as they wonder how they will keep their kids safe from allergy and asthma flares, while allowing them to have great summer fun.
Want More Than Romance This Valentine’s Day? Halt Spring Allergy Symptoms Before They Start
Spring allergy symptoms will start to appear soon in parts of the country. Many allergists advise their patients to set a reminder for Valentine’s Day to start taking allergy medications.
Make Stock Resolutions “New” by Addressing Your Allergies and Asthma
Four New Year’s resolutions from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology that those who suffer from allergies or asthma may want to consider.
Allergies and Asthma Shouldn’t Prevent Comfort and Joy this Holiday Season
Keep allergy and asthma triggers top of mind as you map out what your holidays will look like this year.
Create Halloween Scares That Are Safe and Fun for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
It’s best not to combine Halloween scares with allergy and asthma flares. ACAAI has tips for making Halloween safe and fun for kids with allergies and asthma.
Five Reasons You Should Attend the First Ever Joint CSACI-ACAAI Conference
The Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI) and the American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (ACAAI) are partnering for the first-ever North American Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Congress (NAPAAC).
New Study: 36% of YouTube Videos Contain Misleading Hay Fever Information
A new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology showed misleading content regarding hay fever on YouTube generated a higher amount of user interaction in terms of likes and comments than videos with useful content.
Celebrate Stars and Stripes Minus Allergy and Asthma Symptoms
Start preparing now to make your 4th of July holiday allergy and asthma-free.
Turn Down the Heat on Summer Allergies
Allergy and asthma symptoms can feel particularly out of control during summer months. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology offer tips on how to keep symptoms in check.
STUDY SHOWS COVID-19 INCREASED ANXIETY AND SYMPTOMS FOR ASTHMA SUFFERERS
Two studies in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology showed different responses to the stresses of COVID-19. COVID-19 increased anxiety and symptoms for asthma sufferers, while parents of children with food allergies suffered less anxiety.
Mark Corbett es designado como presidente del ACAAI
El alergista Mark Corbett, MD, de Louisville, KY, fue designado como presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI) en la Reunión científica anual del ACAAI el 8 de noviembre en Nueva Orleans.
Nuevo estudio muestra que los latinos con COVID-19 tenían una mayor probabilidad de presentar exacerbaciones del asma
Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reunión científica anual del ACAAI de este año revela que la población latina con asma tenían 4.6 veces más probabilidad que la población negra de presentar exacerbaciones del asma (asma no controlada) después de la COVID-19 y 2.9 veces más probabilidad que la población blanca.
This Fall, Keep Kids Safe from COVID-19, as Well as Allergy and Asthma Triggers
For parents of kids with allergies and asthma, preventing their kids from suffering flares of these conditions, along with preventing COVID-19, will top their priority list this school year.
This Summer, Camps Need to Protect Kids From COVID-19, and Allergy and Asthma Triggers
This summer, camps for kids will not only have to protect kids from COVID-19, but kids with allergies and asthma will need to be kept safe from an allergic reaction or asthma flare.
Does More Pollen Mean Worse Allergy Symptoms? Probably
Climate change has made pollen season longer and worse throughout North America – bad news for those who suffer with nasal allergies.
ACAAI Updates Guidance on Risk of Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines
An update from the ACAAI COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force on the risk of allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines – including the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Moms Need Guidance on What to Eat When Their Breastfeeding Infant Has a Food Allergy
A new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology found that more than 28% of the women were given no guidance on whether they could eat the same food their breastfeeding child was allergic to.
Update: What You Need to Know About 2021 Spring Allergies
An ACAAI practice guideline offers new information on how to manage the symptoms that come with hay fever — namely sneezing, itchy nose, runny nose, and congestion.
In Survey of Those with Uncontrolled Asthma, Half Smoked Cannabis
A new survey in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows that of those who used cannabis, about half smoked it while a third vaped – both “inhalation routes” likely to affect one’s lungs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED PATIENT QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE
As more people receive the COVID-19 vaccines, more people have questions about allergic reactions. Those questions are answered in this FAQ.
ACAAI Provides Further Guidance on Risk of Allergic Reactions to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
Updated guidance includes questions for those being vaccinated regarding previous allergic reactions.
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Updates Guidance on Risk of Allergic Reactions to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
ACAAI COVID-19 Task Force updates guidance for physicians and other providers related to risk of an allergic reaction from mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
Resolutions for 2021: Staying COVID-Free, Keeping Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Under Control
As we wait for COVID-19 to be contained, allergies and asthma haven’t gone away and need to be addressed in the new year.
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Releases Guidance on Risk of Allergic Reactions to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
With the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the FDA on December 11, 2020, and distribution beginning today, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force recommends the following guidance related to risk of an allergic reaction on vaccination for those who receive the vaccine.
Despite Allergies, Asthma, a COVID Holiday Can Still Be Merry and Bright
Despite downsized holiday celebrations, your allergies and asthma need full scale precautions to get you through the season.
Nearly One in Five Food-Allergic Children and One in Five Parents of Food-Allergic Children Are Bullied
A new study being presented at this year’s virtual ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting shows that nearly one in five parents of food-allergic kids are the target of bullying by a multitude of sources.
Con o sin alergias, el resultado final es similar para todos los pacientes hospitalizados con COVID-19
Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reunión científica anual del ACAAI analiza los datos de los hospitales para determinar si aquellas personas con condiciones alérgicas tenían enfermedades más graves relacionadas con el COVID en comparación con aquellas que no las tenían.
As Fall Arrives, So Do Fire Ants in Southeastern Parts of the US
Parents should be just as aware of fire ants in the fall as the spring because it’s dangerous for a child to step in a fire ant mound this time of the year and be stung
Follow Expert Guidelines to Keep Halloween Safe for Those with Allergies and Asthma
A COVID-19 Halloween means additional precautions for kids with allergies and asthma.
PTAC Unanimously Recommends First Specialty-focused APM for a Chronic Condition to HHS Secretary for Consideration
The ACAAI PCACP model is a value-based care model that gives physicians specializing in asthma care the resources and flexibility they need to better diagnose and manage patients with asthma.
Experts Urge Those with Asthma to Take Extra Care as Wildfires Burn in Western U.S.
As wildfires continue to burn across western U.S. states, those with respiratory illnesses such as asthma need to be alert to the effects of smoke on their breathing.
As COVID-19 Continues, Getting a Flu Shot Is Vital to Protecting Your Health
This year, as COVID-19 continues to spread, it’s more important than ever that anyone with asthma get a flu shot to keep them healthy and out of the hospital.
Back to School This Year Is Far from Back to Normal For Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Kids with allergies and asthma may have to take extra precautions as they head back to school this year.
Donating Your Plasma Saves the Lives of Those with Primary Immunodeficiency
The U.S. is currently experiencing a devastating shortage of plasma, and those in need are being forced to skip necessary treatments or go without – a possibly fatal situation.
“Saharan Plume” Brings Additional Eye, Nose and Throat Irritation to Allergy Sufferers
Allergy and asthma sufferers may find their symptoms are more frequent and severe due to the “Sarahan Plume.”
With Social Distancing and Precautions, Your 4th of July Can Be Free of Allergy and Asthma Symptoms
COVID-19 will mean more planning to make the 4th of July fun and safe
You May Be Ready for College, but Are Your Allergies and Asthma?
As many students will head to campus while COVID-19 is still a concern, it’s especially important that they stay healthy and have a good plan to manage their allergies and asthma.
Too Little Sleep Can Mean More Asthma Attacks in Adults
A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reveals that too little sleep, and occasionally too much sleep, can negatively impact adults with asthma.
New Guidelines Provide Evidence-Based Recommendations for Treating Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
A new guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and the Joint Task Force for Allergy-Immunology Practice Parameters provides recommendations for the management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) in pediatric and adult patients.
Recognizing Your Asthma Is Not Well Controlled Is the First Step in Controlling it
Especially as asthma patients around the world deal with COVID-19, staying on course with their regular treatment in order to keep their asthma under control is more important than ever.
Telemedicine expert Tania Elliott, MD, available for interviews to discuss how to conduct telemedicine appointments.
TANIA ELLIOTT, MD Expert on Telemedicine Dr. Tania Elliott, FACAAI, FAAAAI, is a nationally-recognized leader in the digital health space, specializing in telemedicine and direct to consumer healthcare delivery. She is on faculty at NYU Langone Health, where she serves…
During COVID-19 Pandemic, Normal Allergy and Asthma Medications Should Be Continued
There is no data to suggest that continuing allergy and asthma medications will have any effect on increasing your risk of getting the COVID-19 infection, or if you get the infection, lead to a worse outcome.
A Message to Asthma Sufferers About a Shortage of Albuterol Metered Dose Inhalers
Certain areas of the country are experiencing shortages of albuterol inhalers. There are options for asthma sufferers who can’t get an inhaler.
Important Information About COVID-19 for Those with Asthma
COVID-19 is causing confusion and anxiety for many, including those with asthma. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology advises staying on your asthma medications to keep asthma under control.
Allergists Encourage Parents of Food Allergic Kids to Recognize Their Own Anxiety
Allergists advise parents of children with food allergies to to offer fact-based strategies in order to not increase their child’s concerns.
Five Things Your Sweetie with Allergies Doesn’t Want for Valentine’s Day
Some Valentine’s Day gifts can cause allergy and asthma symptoms and should be avoided no matter how much you think they might convey your devotion.