Allergy

A study investigating allergic reactions in mice has indicated that estrogen plays a role in triggering anaphylaxis, providing a potential clue as to why women experience severe allergic reactions more frequently than men.

Sufferers of spring allergies may be able to reduce their seasonal flareups by lowering their stress level, according to a study.

Introducing peanut products into the diets of infants can reduce their risk of developing a peanut allergy, a study suggests.

Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a recognized contact allergen with symptoms remarkably similar to those of a cold.

CCZ impairs the ability of the virus to enter human liver cells.

Efforts are being made to ensure that health care providers deliver the right care at the right time.

Many children with food allergies develop micronutrient deficiencies.

An OTC allergy medication may be able to kill the bacteria behind Lyme disease, bringing researchers closer to developing the first targeted therapy for the debilitating infection.

Wockhardt USA LLC introduces its newest private label, OTC medication Fexofenadine in a small, easy-to-swallow tablet for next year's fall allergy season.

The majority of patients who require inhalers for asthma or epinephrine autoinjectors for allergic disease for do not use the devices properly.

Many patients who claim to have penicillin allergies may not actually be allergic to the antibiotic.

Mylan Inc. today announced it has signed a multi-year strategic alliance agreement with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to help increase awareness of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. The agreement includes updated maps in Disney's domestic theme parks and on its cruise ships as well as updated signage in the parks that highlight locations with EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® Auto-Injectors. Over time, the companies also will introduce a variety of educational resources designed to increase awareness of and preparedness for severe allergic reactions.

Pharmacists generally demonstrate proper epinephrine auto injector use to anaphylaxis patients.

While food allergies can spark fearful thoughts and concerns, they can be quite manageable with awareness and modifications.

Is there such a phenomenon as corticosteroid-induced anaphylaxis?

Researchers found that inhibiting development of T helper 2 cells may be advantageous in the control of allergic responses.

Allergy prevalence among Americans older than 5 years is the same across different regions of the country, the results of a recent study indicate.

Women in early pregnancy who eat foods to which children are commonly allergic may help reduce their child's risk for allergies and asthma, suggest the results of a recent study.

Children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may be more likely to be diagnosed with asthma as well, according to the results of a new study.

This information can help food allergy patients find ways to cope.

This information can help food allergy patients find ways to cope.

After almost 70 years, bacitracin's good reputation is changing.

Pharmacists can take measures to help schoolchildren with allergies and asthma.

OTC case studies involving seasonal allergies, perennial allergies, and asthma.

Case studies involving penicillin allergy and rhinosinusitis.

Pharmacists can learn to apply counseling strategies to help address common patient questions to achieve optimal symptom relief in allergic rhinitis.

A pair of new studies looks at the effect of care from a multidisciplinary team of providers and use of a smartphone app on asthma adherence in young patients.