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Get Relief: How to Manage Fall Allergies
The spring months are usually when people with allergies suffer the most, but fall’s cooler weather doesn’t necessarily mean everyone can take a breath of relief. Allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer and fall allergy sufferers are impacted. Dr. Susan Schuval, Chief of the…
Spring Allergies Attack More Than Just Your Nose
Spring allergens such as pollen, mold spores and other airborne particles not only trigger nasal allergies, but also can have a profound effect on a variety of allergic conditions including asthma and eczema
Allergy and Asthma Do’s and Don’ts for a Great 2024 Valentine’s Day
Valentine’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.”
A Short Chat Goes a Long Way Toward Keeping Halloween Safe for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
At Halloween, if your child has allergies or asthma, they need to be aware of necessary precautions to keep them safe from sudden flares.
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.
Prevent Red, White and Achoo this Fourth of July
July 4th festivities mean those with allergies and asthma need to take a few extra precautions to make sure their holiday is safe, and sneeze- and wheeze-free.
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.
Two Yardsticks Published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology – Third on the Way
Two new yardsticks, Clinical Guidance for the Use of Dupilumab in Eosinophilic Esophagitis: and A Yardstick and Yardstick for Managing Cough. Part 1: in Adults and Adolescent Patients >14 years of age have been published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, ACAAI’s scientific journal.
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.
Even in States with Strong Stock Albuterol Laws, School Administrators Fear Liability
A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting shows that even in states with strong stock inhaler/albuterol laws, school administrators and prescribing clinicians fear liability in prescribing and administering the stock inhalers.
Un nuevo estudio identifica la actividad sexual como desencadenante del asma
Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI muestra que el sexo puede ser un desencadenante no diagnosticado de las exacerbaciones del asma.
New Study Identifies Sexual Activity as Asthma Trigger
A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Louisville, KY, shows that sex can be an undiagnosed trigger for asthma exacerbations.
Solo al 52 % de los adultos con alergia grave a los alimentos se le ha prescrito un autoinyector de epinefrina
Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reunión científica anual del ACAAI muestra que solo la mitad de los pacientes adultos alérgicos a los alimentos tienen acceso inmediato a la epinefrina y que el 36 % de los adultos creen que los autoinyectores de epinefrina pueden causar efectos negativos o potencialmente mortales.
Only 52% of Adults with Severe Food Allergy Have Been Prescribed an Epinephrine Auto Injector
A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting shows that only half of food allergic adult patients have immediate access to epinephrine, and 36% of adults believe epinephrine auto injectors can cause negative or life-threatening effects.
Children with Food Allergy-Related Anxiety Can Benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows that targeted cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can significantly lessen food allergy-related anxiety (FAA) for both children and parents.
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.
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 Installed as ACAAI President
Allergist Mark Corbett, MD, of Louisville, KY, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting on November 8 in New Orleans.
La mayoría de personas jóvenes con asma no han recibido una preparación para su transición a la atención del asma en la edad adulta
Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reunión científica anual del ACAAI de este año revela que la mayoría de los adultos encuestados no recibió preparación suficiente para su transición de parte de sus proveedores de la salud de asma infantil.
Pregnant Women with Penicillin Allergy Label Should be Tested to Reduce Antibiotic Exposure
A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting showed the majority of pregnant women with a penicillin allergy label who were tested were not allergic and could tolerate penicillin during labor.
Despite Climate Change, Kids with Asthma in Los Angeles Didn’t Have an Increase in Allergy Diagnoses
A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting followed 5,874 kids with asthma in Los Angeles for 15 years and found no increase in allergic sensitizations.
Increased Frequency of Eating Eggs in Infancy Associated with Decreased Egg Allergy Later On
A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting reveals that early egg introduction is associated with decreased egg allergy.
Medically Challenging Case Shows NSAIDs Can Prompt Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis
A new medically challenging case presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting reports a situation in which a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug caused an anaphylactic reaction in a female runner.
Possible Allergic Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine Shouldn’t Mean Skipping the Vaccine
Two new studies being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting show most people who think they will have an allergic reaction, or who believe they have had an allergic response to the first vaccine, can safely be fully vaccinated.
Four Years After Release of Guidelines, Parents Still Not Informed About Early Peanut Introduction
A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting reveals that although 58% of those surveyed reported their primary care physician discussed early peanut introduction, only 40% of the parents said they received a recommendation to introduce peanut by 11 months of age.
Most Young People with Asthma Haven’t Been Prepared to Transition to Adult Asthma Care
A new study being presented at this ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting reveals that most young adults surveyed did not receive sufficient transition preparation from their pediatric asthma providers.
New Study Shows Latinos with COVID-19 Had Higher Probability of Developing Asthma Exacerbations
A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting reveals Latinos with asthma were 4.6 times more likely than Blacks to develop asthma exacerbations (uncontrolled asthma) following COIVD-19, and 2.9 times more likely than whites.
Your COVID-19 Facemask May Also Be Protecting You from Allergies
The end of summer means the beginning of fall allergy season. But you’ve probably already got at least one protective measure in place: your COVID-19 mask.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some Allergens That Cause Contact Dermatitis Are Found in Masks That Prevent COVID-19
A medically challenging case presented at this year’s virtual ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting revealed that for a man with several skin allergies, mask-wearing triggered his contact dermatitis.
Las alergias alimentarias afectan más a las familias asiáticas
Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reunión científica anual del ACAAI revela que el impacto que tienen las alergias alimentarias en la calidad de vida (FAQOL) de los pacientes asiáticos y sus padres es significativamente mayor que para otras razas.
Food Allergies Take a Greater Emotional Toll on Asian Families
A new study being presented at this year’s virtual ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting reveals the impact on food allergy quality of life (FAQOL) for Asian patients and their parents is significantly higher than for other races.
Casi uno de cada cinco niños con alergias alimentarias y uno de cada cinco padres de niños con alergias alimentarias son acosados
Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reunión científica anual del ACAAI muestra que casi uno de cada cinco padres de niños con alergias alimentarias son el blanco de intimidación por parte de múltiples fuentes.
With or Without Allergies, Outcomes Similar for Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19
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.
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.