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Asthma and Food Allergy Management in Chicago Public Schools

Asthma and food allergy are common chronic conditions impacting 14% and 8% of US school-aged children, respectively. School districts must be prepared to track students who have these conditions to ensure proper daily management and emergency response.

This study examines the demographic distribution of asthma and food allergy and the existence of school health management plans in a large, urban school district. The findings show that school health management plans are underused for both conditions. (Read the full article)




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Allergy in Children in Hand Versus Machine Dishwashing

Microbial exposure during early life may prevent, or reduce, the risk of allergy development.

Allergic diseases are less common in children whose parents use hand dishwashing instead of machine dishwashing, and we hypothesize that this allergy-preventive effect is mediated via an increased microbial exposure. (Read the full article)




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Folic Acid Might Offer Allergy Relief

Title: Folic Acid Might Offer Allergy Relief
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM




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Cat Allergy Doesn't Have to Mean Giving Up Kitty

Title: Cat Allergy Doesn't Have to Mean Giving Up Kitty
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2010 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Allergy-Linked Mouth Breathing Spells Trouble for Kids

Title: Allergy-Linked Mouth Breathing Spells Trouble for Kids
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Kids From Poorer Families May Have Worse Food Allergy Care

Title: Kids From Poorer Families May Have Worse Food Allergy Care
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Scientists Develop Blood Test for Peanut Allergy

Title: Scientists Develop Blood Test for Peanut Allergy
Category: Health News
Created: 5/3/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2018 12:00:00 AM




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First Treatment for Peanut Allergy Approved by FDA

Title: First Treatment for Peanut Allergy Approved by FDA
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/3/2020 12:00:00 AM




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First Drug Approved for Treatment of Peanut Allergy in Children

Title: First Drug Approved for Treatment of Peanut Allergy in Children
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/4/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Allergy Med Singulair to Get 'Black Box' Warning Over Psych Side Effects: FDA

Title: Allergy Med Singulair to Get 'Black Box' Warning Over Psych Side Effects: FDA
Category: Health News
Created: 3/4/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/5/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Immediate reactions with glatiramer acetate: Diagnosis of allergy and desensitization protocols

Purpose of review

Diverse adverse events have been associated with administration of glatiramer acetate (GA), mainly local reactions at the injection site. Other, less frequent generalized reactions include isolated postinjection reactions and anaphylaxis, which may lead to discontinuation of GA.

Recent findings

Close collaboration between the allergy and neurology departments is needed to study adverse reactions to GA. The allergy study should include a detailed history and skin prick and intradermal tests with GA and, if possible, determination of specific IgE levels. Furthermore, the implication of other drugs should be ruled out.

Summary

An accurate diagnosis of reactions to GA is essential if we are to confirm or rule out allergy to GA. When an allergy diagnosis is confirmed or firmly suspected based on clinical evidence, desensitization protocols are increasingly seen as safe methods for reintroduction of GA.




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Peanut Allergy: New Advances and Ongoing Controversies

Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children, with increasing prevalence over time. The dual-allergen exposure hypothesis now supports transcutaneous sensitization to peanut as a likely pathophysiologic mechanism for peanut allergy development. As a result, there is emerging evidence that early peanut introduction has a role in peanut allergy prevention. Current first-line diagnostic tests for peanut allergy have limited specificity, which may be enhanced with emerging tools such as component-resolved diagnostics. Although management of peanut allergy includes avoidance and carrying an epinephrine autoinjector, risk of fatal anaphylaxis is extremely low, and there is minimal risk related to cutaneous or inhalational exposure. Quality of life in children with peanut allergy requires significant focus. Moving forward, oral and epicutaneous immunotherapy are emerging and exciting tools that may have a role to play in desensitization to peanut.




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Allergy impact from invasive weed 'underestimated'

The impact on human health of an invasive ragweed plant may be "seriously underestimated".





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Is your dog scratching because of a meat allergy?

Who would have thought our canine companions could have allergies to a carnivorous diet?




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Rowenta and "The Tox Doc" Work Together To Help Allergy Sufferers Breathe Easy - Dr. Norneen Khan-Mayberry

Rowenta Brand Ambassador Dr. Noreen Khan-Mayberry discusses how allergens affect our health, and the importance of removing them from our homes.




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Rowenta and "The Tox Doc" Work Together To Help Allergy Sufferers Breathe Easy - Dr. Norneen Khan-Mayberry

Rowenta Brand Ambassador Dr. Noreen Khan-Mayberry discusses how allergens affect our health, and the importance of removing them from our homes.






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How to determine which allergy medicine works best for you

The three main types of allergy medicine are antihistamines, corticosteroid nasal sprays, and decongestants. Sometimes, a combination of these medications will work to treat your seasonal allergies — though each have varying side effects and should be used in different situations. If these types of allergy medicine don't reduce allergy symptoms, you may want to consider immunotherapy, or allergy shots. This article was medically reviewed by Omid Mehdizadeh, MD, otolaryngologist and laryngologist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Pacific Eye, Ear & Skull Base Center at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis or seasonal allergies, affects up to 30% of people worldwide.




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Does allergy medicine expire? Yes, but it may still be effective

Allergy medicine expires, but it may still be effective for up to two or more years after the expiration date. Liquid allergy medicine, such as nasal sprays, tend to expire earlier than antihistamine tablets, and they will lose effectiveness more quickly after expiring. This article was medically reviewed by Omid Mehdizadeh, MD, otolaryngologist and laryngologist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Pacific Eye, Ear & Skull Base Center at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.Yes, allergy medicine will expire eventually. However, depending on the type of medication, you may still get some relief after the expiration date has passed.Over-the-counter and prescription antihistamine tablets tend to stay effective longer




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What is an allergy sensitizer, and how does a chemical become one?

One researcher now risks death if she enters her former lab building