A new study being presented at this year’s virtual American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting examined hospital data and determined those with allergic conditions did not have more severe COVID-related disease than those without.
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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.
Preparing for asthma attacks during a pandemic
Cooler weather, pumpkins, and falling leaves – all things that kick off the most wonderful time of year, the holiday season. But for asthma sufferers, this could mean trouble because experts see an increase in asthma attacks toward the end of September.
Despite Covid, if Fall Allergies Are Bothering You, It’s Time to Get Back in to See Your Allergist
The continued presence of COVID-19 has not altered the fact that if you suffer from fall allergies, you may need to return to your allergist for treatment.
Protein Produced by the Nervous System May Help Treatments for Inflammatory Diseases
A Rutgers-led team may have found the key to treating inflammatory diseases like asthma, allergies, chronic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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.
ACAAI Announces Virtual 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting
Due to COVID-19, this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting will be held virtually.
“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.”
Invasive fire ants limiting spread of meat allergy – but pose their own danger
Invasive fire ants common in the Gulf Coast and Texas likely are limiting a tick-acquired meat allergy in these areas, scientists report. But they have a nasty bite of their own.
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.
Is It Allergies or COVID-19?
Spring allergies are in full force. So how do you know if your symptoms are due to allergies or the COVID-19 virus? In a new video, “How allergy symptoms differ from COVID-19,” Loyola Medicine allergist Rachna Shah, MD, outlines the different symptoms for each, and why it’s important to keep your spring allergy and asthma symptoms under control during this pandemic.
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…
Individuals taking class of steroid medications at high risk for COVID-19
Individuals taking a class of steroid hormones called glucocorticoids for conditions such as asthma, allergies and arthritis on a routine basis may be unable to mount a normal stress response and are at high risk if they are infected with the virus causing COVID-19, according to a new editorial published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Allergies or COVID-19?
How do you know if the nasal congestion and sneezing you’re experiencing is spring allergies or COVID-19?
Prenatal and Early Life Exposure to Multiple Air Pollutants Increases Odds of Toddler Allergies
A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows a significant association between multiple prenatal and early life exposures to indoor pollutants and the degree of allergic sensitivity in 2-year-olds.
Keeping Allergies and Asthma at Bay is the Best Holiday Gift
The holidays can be tough to navigate for those with allergies and asthma. There are steps you can take to make your celebrations more fun and joy-filled for the whole family.
NEWS ROUNDUP: BREAKING NEWS ON HOW PRENATAL DIET, DELIVERY MODE AND INFANT FEEDING PRACTICES RELATE TO PEDIATRIC ALLERGIES
Two new studies contain new information on how prenatal diet, the way the baby is delivered, and infant feeding practices can affect the risk of allergy.
Pediatric Allergy Patients Equally Satisfied with Telemedicine and In-Person Appointments
A new study showed most parents of pediatric patients were more or equally satisfied with the treatment their children received during telemedicine visits for allergies and asthma.
Tips for accommodating allergies and medical conditions on Thanksgiving
Hosting a holiday celebration can be stressful when trying to accommodate allergies and various medical conditions. Alexa Schmidt, a registered dietitian at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has tips for hosting a Thanksgiving meal that is accommodating to…
Hidden Halloween Allergy and Asthma Triggers Are Truly Frightful
Peanuts in candy bars aren’t the only hidden allergens kids with allergies and asthma need to watch for to stay alert to Halloween frights.
What you need to know about sinus infections
As the fall months approach, the potential for seasonal allergies, runny noses and sinus infections increases.
Leaves are Falling. Autumn is Calling. So are Fall Allergies
While symptoms for each allergy season may be similar, the treatment can look very different, particularly if immunotherapy is an option.
Respiratory doctor can talk about causes of seasonal allergies
Do-Yeon Cho, M.D., respiratory researcher and expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, can comment on seasonal respiratory system irritation and disease, such as: causes and prevention of seasonal allergies during the warmer weather upper respiratory airway diseases Cho…
Respiratory doctor can talk about causes of seasonal allergies
Do-Yeon Cho, M.D., respiratory researcher and expertat the University of Alabama at Birmingham, can comment on seasonal respiratory system irritation and disease, such as: causes and prevention of seasonal allergies during the warmer weather upper respiratory airway diseases Cho is…