Americans spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, and indoor allergens and irritants play a significant role in triggering asthma attacks. Triggers are things that can cause asthma symptoms, an episode or attack or make asthma worse. If you have asthma, you may react to just one trigger or you may find that…
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3 Ways To Reduce Allergens In Your Home
If your allergies on full blast lately, maybe it is time for some “spring” cleaning (even if it is 100 degrees outside). It’s normal to experience allergies, even if only seasonally. This is a great time to ensure you’re following the correct steps to keep your home clean and clear of any pesky particles. It may…
Read MoreAAFA’s 2024 Allergy Capitals™ report names most challenging cities for living with allergies, OKC - Fifth; Tulsa - Sixth in the top Ten
Washington D.C., March 14, 2024 — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) released its 2024 Allergy Capitals™ report detailing the most challenging cities in the United States for living with allergies. The full report can be found at allergycapitals.com. This year, Wichita, Kansas takes the top spot due to its higher-than-average tree and grass…
Read MoreFDA Approves Takeda’s EOHILIA (budesonide oral suspension), the First and Only Oral Treatment in the U.S. for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
12 Weeks of Treatment with EOHILIA May Address Significant Unmet Needs of Patients 11 Years of Age and Older EoE Is a Chronic Disease That Can Significantly Impact Patients, with Esophageal Inflammation and Intermittent Symptoms of Choking and Difficult or Painful Swallowing OSAKA, Japan and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, February 12, 2024 – Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that…
Read MoreFDA Approves First Medication to Help Reduce Allergic Reactions to Multiple Foods After Accidental Exposure
February 16, 2024 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Xolair (omalizumab) injection for immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergy in certain adults and children 1 year or older for the reduction of allergic reactions (Type I), including reducing the risk of anaphylaxis, that may occur with accidental exposure to one or more foods. Patients who take Xolair…
Read MoreItchy Eyes
Have your eyes been itchy and driving you crazy? It might not be what you think it is. Allergic conjunctivitis with hay fever, dry eye, pink eye or blepharitis could lead to wrong treatment and side effects.With an estimated 50 million white blood “mast” cells, the eye can sense irritants and release histamine and other…
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