News Round Up: Better Information on Air pollution, Stop Spring Sneezing…
By Heather Legg | Feb 10, 2008 | No Comments »
‘State-Of-The-Art’ Air Quality Information From Satellite Data
The European Environment Agency and an ESA-led consortium have agreed to provide “unparalleled” information on air pollution in Europe. Each year, thousands die preamaturely from exposure to toxins in the air, including ozone, dust, smoke, pollen, and chemicals. This investigation could be groundbreaking in not only causing people to take better care of themselves, but also of the environment. Continue reading…
They’re Not for Dummies After All
By Heather Legg | Feb 7, 2008 | No Comments »
We’ve all heard of the books “…for Dummies” and probably read one or two. I’ve got two that might be worth reading. The first is “Food Allergies For Dummies
News Round Up: Parents ‘Overstate Baby Allergies’, Zyrtec Now Available without a Prescription…
By Heather Legg | Feb 2, 2008 | No Comments »
Parents ‘Overstate Baby Allergies’
In a recent UK study, it was found that many more moms credited their babies’ symptoms to allergies than actual allergies that were present. These researchers believe that food hypersensitivity is not rising. However, the study took place over three years, and at age 3, many children outgrow their allergies. This study sounds a bit inconclusive as the concept of growing out of allergies isn’t considered in assessing these infant allergies. Continue reading…
News Round Up: New Study Praises Immunotherapy, Allergy Linked To Irritable Bowel Syndrome…
By Heather Legg | Jan 27, 2008 | No Comments »
BioMedEcon Study, First of its Kind in US, Finds Allergy Immunotherapy Beneficial Even When Treatment Not Completed
BioMedEcon releases a landmark study that shows that even if immunotherapy is not completed, benefits are still derived from it. Costs of medication, inpatient and outpatient treatment were reduced even for those who just completed a fraction of the immunotherapy. The study was done with 520 low income Florida children with allergic rhinitis. This shows that some immunotherapy is better than none in reducing allergy symptoms. Continue reading…
Students with Asthma or Severe Allergies can have Accommodations
By Heather Legg | Jan 24, 2008 | No Comments »
Some of you may be aware of this, some of you may not, but if your child’s asthma or allergies affects his learning and school performance, you can possibly have your child qualify for modifications by including them in your school’s special education program. This is a bit controversial, so I am just giving you information, not making recommendations. Continue reading…
The First Allergy Reducing Washing Machine
By Heather Legg | Jan 23, 2008 | No Comments »
The first washing machine proven to reduce allergies and certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America was introduced last week by LG Electronics. This machine has a unique laundry cycle, called Allergiene™. The LG SteamWasher with Allergiene can reduce household allergens up to 95%, including dust mites and pet dander. Continue reading…
News Round Up: School Nut Bans, Teen May Have Been Killed by Brushing Her Teeth…
By Heather Legg | Jan 19, 2008 | No Comments »
Allergy Relief Remedies
FOX 7 Viewers sent in their allergy remedies. They have covered Netti pots, acupuncture and some other alternative remedies. These aren’t professionals, just allergy sufferers. Take a look; you may get some new ideas. Continue reading…
News Round Up: Experts Change Advice Again, Asthma & Allergies Bad Combination…
By staff | Jan 13, 2008 | No Comments »
Experts Change Advice on Kids’ Allergies
Experts are changing advice again on the best ways to prevent allergies in children during pregnancy or as infants. Now they are saying the only thing known to help is to breastfeed. Avoiding certain foods during pregnancy or in early years has no real indicators of lessening allergies later in life. As with so many other aspects of the medical field, the most consistent thing about the advice we get is that it will probably change at some time! Continue reading…
Meredith Broussard Stirs up the Allergy Community
By staff | Jan 10, 2008 | No Comments »
It seems the allergy world is in an uproar after an interview on NPR and an article written by Meredith Broussard published in Harper’s Magazine. She discusses the rise of food allergies and the impact it has on so many aspects, but what has caused such a stir in the food allergy community is that she claims food allergies are not as severe as the media hype and over reactions make them out to be. Continue reading…
News Round Up: Anaphylaxis Research Improvement, Winter Allergies are Kicking In…
By staff | Jan 7, 2008 | No Comments »
Researchers Identify Possible Target to Stop, Block Allergy-induced Anaphylaxis
A new Canadian study published in the New England Journal of Medicine identifies an enzyme found in the blood that seems to decrease the severity of allergic reactions. This opens the possibility of developing drugs to protect against life-threatening allergies to foods or reactions triggered by certain drugs or insect stings. This knowledge can also be used to detect people who have more susceptibility to anaphylaxis. Though development may take years to complete, this is an exciting breakthrough for the fight against allergies. Continue reading…
