Needle-Free Option for Severe Allergic Reactions Expanded for Use in Children
Doctors at the Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic call the FDA approval a game-changer Parents now have a needle-free, life-saving option should their child experience a severe allergic reaction. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week approved neffy nasal…
Not a Cold. Not the Flu. It's Cedar Fever! Who Knew?
Runny nose, coughing, watery eyes – These are the symptoms Tess (not her real name) just couldn’t seem to shake. The congestion set in after raking leaves. Her first thought was, “Wow, I have caught a cold.” But those pesky…
Important Safety Recall Alert: TS Food Packaging Popcorn Seasonings
TS Food Packaging has recalled its "Rural King" and "Wabash Valley Farms" Bacon Popcorn Seasonings due to the presence of an undeclared soy ingredient. This is a serious concern for individuals with soy allergies, as it may trigger serious or…
OAAC Holiday Hours - Christmas and New Year's Eve/Day
Christmas hours: Main Office: Open until noon on Dec. 24th, last shot @ 11:40 am; Closed Dec. 25.Resume on Dec. 26th @ 7:30 am Edmond, Norman & Yukon: Open until noon on Dec. 24th, last shot @ 11:40 am;Closed Dec. 25. Resume on…
Study finds connection between air pollution and childhood peanut allergies
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…
Study shows limited benefits of elimination diets for children with atopic dermatitis
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…
CDC approves monovalent COVID-19 boosters for adults
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…
Allergies, Asthma and Winter Holidays
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…
Asthma and COPD: Differences and Similarities
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…