Study being presented at the 2012 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting finds seeing an allergist significantly lowers risk of severe anaphylaxis.
High family income, hygiene habits can increase risk of allergies in children, study being presented at the 2012 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting shows.
New research being presented at the 2012 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting finds half of children outgrow egg allergy, tolerant to baked eggs.
Study presented at the 2012 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting reveals epinephrine is often under-used by emergency paramedics.
A new study being presented at the 2012 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting finds relationship between genetic ancestry and severe asthma.
A new study being presented at the 2012 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting finds Twitter use is rising among allergists.
Spice allergy affects foodies and cosmetic users alike. A new study being presented at the 2012 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting finds two to three percent of people have a spice allergy, a number that's expected to grow.
Four leading allergy/immunology organizations have announced the release of a report to help set a new standard for a commonly misdiagnosed, under-recognized and under treated condition known as angioedema, the rapid swelling of deep layers of skin and tissue.
Allergists from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) offer tips to avoid allergy and asthma triggers this joyful season.
Advance Press Registration for the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, CA. is open to all interested media until November 6. The event will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center November 8-13, 2012. Have the chance to hear the news as it unfolds and speak one-on-one with industry experts and spokespersons.
With fall allergy season in full swing, the 2012 Fall Allergy Capitals have been announced. Louisville, KY ranks No. 1 as pollen counts continue to soar across the nation. Expert James Sublett, MD, Louisville allergist and chair of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Indoor Environment Committee is available to discuss this sneezing season and how sufferers can cope.
When children suffer from dust mite induced allergies and asthma, finding relief can seem impossible. While there isn’t a complete cure for childhood respiratory allergies, researchers have found that long term control of allergic asthma can occur after only three years of allergy shots.
An unwanted cavity from Halloween treats isn't the only health concern that haunts this season. Hidden health hazards can be lurking in costumes, haunted houses and jack-o-lanterns when little ghosts and goblins have allergies and asthma. Learn how to prevent these seasonal triggers so they don't ruin your spooktacular fun!
Name calling is a petty task for today’s bully. Instead they’re preying on food allergic children, stuffing peanut butter cookies in lockers and turning bullying into a possible death defying nightmare.
New study finds limited English proficiency in patients leads to poor asthma control.
Drastic climate changes brought on by severe storms can spur allergy and asthma symptoms for sufferers across the country.
From dust mite infestations to mold and food allergens, college living can be harmful for students' health if the proper steps aren't taken.
With hay fever season about to be in full bloom, the allergists at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology have put together a list of the common fall allergy myths and truths.
New study finds allergy sufferers who rent, rather than own, their home are significantly less likely to make necessary environmental changes to improve allergy symptoms, suffering and overall quality of life.
Tips for avoiding allergy and asthma triggers in the classroom
According to a study released today in The New England Journal of Medicine, oral immunotherapy can desensitize children with an egg allergy ... but is this test treatment safe?
Research finds missed sleep and morbidity higher in urban youth.
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology releases MyNasalAllergyJournal.org to help patients track allergy symptoms and find relief.
According to a new International Consensus (ICON) on Pediatric Asthma, an alarming 50 percent of children worldwide have uncontrolled symptoms, despite today’s available treatments.
Less than 50 percent of asthmatic children control their symptoms, despite available treatments.
“Obese patients aged 65-years and older are five times more likely than those of average weight to not have their asthma well controlled,” said allergist Tolly Epstein MD, lead study author and ACAAI member. “Poor asthma control can lead to a decreased quality of life and an increased risk for emergency department visits, hospitalizations and death.” This age population accounts for two-thirds of asthma related deaths.
As the summer season approaches, allergens lurk in many places.
Expert alert - Free screening program helps people find out if they are at risk.
While summer means outdoor fun for most, it might leave the millions of Americans that suffer from seasonal allergies and asthma running for cover. Even for those that don’t suffer from grass and pollen allergies, there are five surprising summer allergy and asthma triggers, with easy ways to cope.
According to a study published in the May issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), mortality rates and health risks are greater for asthmatic baby boomers over age 60.
Due to unseasonably warm temperatures earlier this year, 2012 has been boasted as the worst year for allergies. Yet spring has more in store for allergy sufferers as pollen counts in areas of the country begin to peak.
To help adults and children who have symptoms find out if they are at risk, allergists will conduct the 16th annual Nationwide Asthma Screening Program, expanding the program this year to include screening for nasal allergies.
Allergy sufferers beware. Pollen counts in Atlanta area are over 50 percent higher than previous record set in 1999.
Asthma is a serious disease, causing 4,000 deaths yearly. The recent death of journalist Anthony Shadid underscores this danger. Study results report 79 percent of asthma sufferers who should be on controller medications are not.
Read about the five things you might be doing that are actually making your spring allergy symptoms worse.
The tragic death of journalist Anthony Shadid due to asthma and allergies underscores the realities of these serious diseases. Asthma is responsible for almost 4,000 deaths a year. An asthma attack is often triggered by allergens such as pollen, dust and animal dander.
Almost 130,000 people have been screened since the start of the Nationwide Asthma Screening Program, with half of those screened referred for a diagnosis. Continued financial support by Teva Respiratory provides the funding for the public education materials, publicity and resources needed to conduct screenings.
Dr. Fineman is available to discuss how the warmer than usual winter season is affecting spring allergy sufferers. Is this happening just in southern states or throughout the country? Will the season last longer this year? When should you start taking your allergy medication? What can you do to find relief?
What are lovebirds to do when kissing triggers an allergic reaction? And, when things turn more intimate, allergies can be disruptive as well.
This week a seven-year-old elementary school student in Chesterfield County, Virginia, died after suffering an allergic reaction at school. Allergist Dr. Stanley Fineman, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, (ACAAI) is available to discuss the importance of immediate access to epinephrine.
A first-of-its-kind study found adults with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease were more than three times as likely to have been exposed to second-hand smoke during childhood as those without the condition. Study results are published in the January 2012 issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
With the coughing, sneezing and achy flu season upon us, new recommendations say that even those with egg allergies should receive the flu vaccine.
ACAAI president available for comment on proposed federal legislation encouraging schools to make epinephrine available.
Good news for the millions of dog and cat lovers whose four-legged friend is causing them to sneeze and wheeze.—removing the pet from the home isn’t the only option. At the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Boston, Nov. 3-8, allergists discuss the use of immunotherapy – allergy shots – combined with environmental changes to help control pet allergy symptoms.
Sales of home air fresheners and scented candles are on the rise and so are respiratory problems in homes where these products are used, according to allergists at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Boston, Nov 3-8.
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