People with controlled asthma can step down medications safely, researchers say in a new study
Author: Jason Rehel
Omalizumab Use Before Allergy Season May Reduce Asthma Flare-ups
“Our study shows that an effective, preventative strategy for fall exacerbations can be achieved.”
Cell Discovery May Answer Who’s at Risk of Severe Allergic Reaction
A cell that produces an inflammatory immune protein may amplify anaphylaxis.
Peanut Patch Builds Tolerance Better Over Longer Period: Study
In children, Viaskin Peanut built more allergen tolerance when used over two years.
Four Gut Bacteria Are Crucial to Asthma Prevention: Researchers
Let them get dirty. Let them play with the dog on the floor. It could stop asthma.
Car Fumes Are Making ‘Highway Ragweed’ More Potent, Study Finds
Ever wonder why your hay fever symptoms flare up more on long car rides?
Nutty Labels: Investigating Starbucks’ ‘Nut’ Syrup
We investigated Starbucks’ seasonal beverages, finding that what’s called a nut isn’t always made from nuts
What a Sea Otter Can Teach Us About Asthma
Teaching asthma treatment, especially to a newly diagnosed child, can be challenging, and for parents, worrisome. When it comes to… Read more »
First-Year College Student Dies of Severe Allergic Reaction
Andrea Mariano, 18, had just moved from home to attend university.
Looking Back for the Future of Food Allergy: Q&A with Historian Matthew Smith
Science historian Matthew Smith’s new book, Another Person’s Poison charts in detail the various stages of food allergy’s development.