Month: October 2024

Exposure to higher levels of air pollution as a baby is linked to having a peanut allergy throughout childhood, according to a new study. And policies aimed at tackling poor air quality could potentially reduce the prevalence and persistence of peanut allergies, it stated.The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of…

Parents of children with atopic dermatitis (AD, also called eczema) know that the allergic condition can mean a heightened risk of developing food allergies. The desire to prevent food allergies causes some parents to consider elimination diets, cutting out certain foods from their child’s diet. A new study being presented at this year’s American College…

On October 24, CDC’s Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., signed a decision memo allowing Novavax monovalent COVID-19 boosters for adults. This action gives people ages 18 years and older the option to receive a Novavax monovalent booster instead of an updated (bivalent) Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna booster if they have completed primary series vaccination but…

With the arrival of winter, seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and asthma sufferers can breathe relief as most outdoor allergens disappear until spring. But holiday gatherings and spending more time indoors exposes many people to different allergen triggers. Food Allergies During the Holidays Food plays a central role in many events. If you have a food allergy, these functions…

You can't breathe when you exert yourself, and you suffer from episodes of coughing. There are two likely causes for this: you could have asthma, or you could have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Because asthma and COPD have a number of similarities, it can be difficult to distinguish between them. However,…

Managing food allergies requires constant avoidance of allergens, emergency preparedness and effective communication. Going out to eat with food allergies can be challenging but is completely doable. When it comes to avoiding allergens while out to eat, the focus in the minds of patrons and eating establishments is often the food, but it is important to keep…