News Round Up: Thumbs Up for New Allergy Treatment, Celebrities and Allergies…
By Staff | Oct 28, 2007
Brushfires Cause Anxiety About Breathing Smoke And Ash
As fires rage across California, the air is being filled with dangerous gasses, ash and smoke. This can cause dangerous health threats, especially to those with severe allergies and/or asthma. Experts recommend keeping all medication on hand and taking extra precautions. Even for those without asthma or allergies, effects like headaches can be felt. (source)
New Allergic Rhinitis Treatment Avamys™ Receives Positive Opinion In Europe
GlaxoSmithKline announced that once-daily Avamys™ (fluticasone furoate) nasal spray has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of the symptoms of allergic rhinitis in adults, adolescents, and children. Avamys has shown very positive results in treating the symptoms of seasonal and year round allergies. Avamys has an ergonomically designed container which makes it easy to use and decreases some of the side effects found with nasal sprays, like bitter taste. Not only is the product found to be effective, but with the new bottle, patients will be more likely to use it as prescribed. (source)
Five Ways to Cope with Your Kid’s Food Allergies
Food allergies are on the rise and even if your own children don’t have them, they or you probably know someone who does. A mom shares her experience and tips on coping with food allergies, for your own children and classmates and friends. This is a good basic primer on food allergies and coping. It includes some good reminders as well as some interesting statistics. (source)
Incorrect Use of Dry Powder Inhalers Common
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/564793
High numbers of people who use powder inhalers for their asthma or pulmonary disease do so improperly, a recent study found. The older the patient, the more common the misuse is. Also, the study found that only two thirds of patients were given formal instruction on proper usage. Without formal instruction, the misuse rate rises. This goes to show the need to have good communication with your practitioner for your own benefit. (source)
Celebrities and Allergies:
Marie Osmond Says Allergies May Have Caused Her to Faint on “Dancing With the Stars”
Marie Osmond faints in Dancing With the Stars due to her allergies and poor air quality in LA. She said she gets lightheaded and out of breath sometimes and claims it is due to her allergies. She was fine after the episode. (source)
Is Britney Spears Allergic to Underwear?
Is this the reason Britney doesn’t wear underwear? She claims she is allergic to underwear and her skin is very sensitive. Hmmm, so she goes without. (source)
- Heather Legg
