Allergy to peanuts is one of the most common and feared food allergies. Due to its infamously severe reactions, peanut allergy has always been associated with a deep anxiety, especially in parents of peanut allergic children. Now, a recent study makes it possible to give a majority of these parents some reassuring news.
“Many people are…
Archive for April, 2010
Peanut Allergy Misdiagnosed In 2 Out Of 3 Case
Monday, April 19th, 2010
People With Asthma More Likely to Be Depressed
Monday, April 19th, 2010
Asthma may affect more than your ability to breathe, it may also make you more prone to developing psychological problems, new research suggests.
People with asthma are more than twice as likely to have depression or anxiety as people who don’t have the chronic airway disease, according to a report in the March issue of the…
Kids With Food Allergies May Need 2 EpiPens
Monday, April 12th, 2010
Study Shows 1 Dose of Epinephrine Isn’t Always Enough to Treat Severe Allergic Reactions
Children with a history of severe food allergies should carry two doses of self-injectable epinephrine instead of one, a new study suggests.
Researchers reviewed outcomes among more than 1,200 children treated for food allergies in emergency rooms at two large Boston hospitals between…
Heavy Breathing: An Obscure Link In Asthma And Obesity
Monday, April 12th, 2010
There is a strong link between obesity and asthma and as the prevalence of both conditions has been increasing steadily, epidemiologists have speculated that there is an underlying condition that connects the two.
But one long-suspected link, the systemic inflammation associated with obesity, has been essentially ruled out by a recent New Zealand study that found…
Record Pollen Season Brings Misery Across Country, Allergists Offer Survival Tips
Monday, April 12th, 2010
Record snow, heavy early spring rains, followed by a rapid warm up have created the perfect storm for allergy season. But allergists from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology can offer ways to help people find relief.
“It’s one of the worst seasons we have seen for tree pollens, but there’s no reason to…
Breathe Easy: A Natural Fruit Compound May Help Asthma
Monday, April 12th, 2010
A preliminary study by a New Zealand company, Plant & Food Research,* shows that natural chemicals from blackcurrants may help breathing in some types of asthma.
Researchers found a compound from a New Zealand blackcurrant may reduce lung inflammation with a multi-action assault in allergy-induced asthma. The compound was found in laboratory experiments to enhance the…
Researchers Identify Gene Pivotal For Immune System Balance
Monday, April 12th, 2010
A team led by St. Jude researchers identified a gene pivotal for immune system balance. Ultimately, the discovery may aid efforts to tame allergies and asthma.
Named Mina, the gene is part of a signaling pathway that may provide novel targets for new treatments and provide further insights into the disease-fighting immune system, explained Mark Bix,…
How to Stick with Your Workout Routine Despite Allergies
Monday, April 12th, 2010
Well, once again the Winter Olympics have come and gone, with splendid displays of athleticism against all odds, as well as disappointments and failed expectations. Watching the competitions put me in mind of how challenging it can be at times to keep going with workouts when allergy symptoms are at their worst.
So, I thought it…
When Pollen Count Is Too High for Kids With Allergies
Monday, April 5th, 2010
For the thousands of children suffering from seasonal allergies, rising pollen counts mean symptoms including nasal congestion, itchy eyes, irritated throat, and fatigue.
That’s why the experts at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology say a key way to cope is to keep your kids away from allergens like tree, grass, and weed pollen.
On days…
Natural Fruit Compound May Ease Asthma
Monday, April 5th, 2010
A preliminary study by New Zealand company Plant & Food Research shows that natural chemicals from blackcurrants may help breathing in some types of asthma.
Researchers found a compound from a New Zealand blackcurrant may reduce lung inflammation with a multi-action assault in allergy-induced asthma. The compound was found in laboratory experiments to enhance the natural…
