Oral steroids such as prednisone have been widely used for decades to treat severe asthma. While these can be powerful… Read more »
Author: Jenifer Goodwin
Study Finds Parents Are Bullied About Food Allergies, Too
Bullying is a well-known problem for many food-allergic kids. Research now shows that parents can be the targets of food… Read more »
Reality Check: Are Cooked Carrots an OAS Allergy Trigger?
Raw carrots can trigger an itchy mouth, swollen lips and a scratchy throat in people with a condition known as… Read more »
Allergy News: Dupilumab in Asthma and EoE, Targeted Asthma Inhalers
Dupilumab Reduced Severe Asthma in Children The biologic drug dupilumab markedly improved lung function while also reducing severe asthma attacks… Read more »
Nothing to Sneeze At: New Strategies for Controlling Cat Allergy
Updated Feb. 1, 2023 – When it comes to cat allergy, there’s only one sure way to avoid symptoms –… Read more »
Allergy News: Dissolving Epinephrine, At-Home Asthma Injections
An Oral Epinephrine ‘Film’ to Stop Allergic Reactions? The hesitancy of some people to use an epinephrine auto-injector for anaphylaxis… Read more »
Coronavirus & Asthma: How to Cut Risks and Keep Control
Updated May 1 – As the coronavirus spreads throughout the United States and the world, physicians are fielding calls from… Read more »
3 in 4 Kids See Benefit From Viaskin Peanut Patch After 3 Years
After three years of using the Viaskin Peanut patch in children ages 4 to 11, more than half (52 percent)… Read more »
Starbucks: Sip or Eat at Your Own Risk with Food Allergies
With 32,000 locations, Starbucks is one of the most ubiquitous chains in the world. Found on city streets, suburban malls… Read more »
New Girl Scout Cookie ‘May Contain’ Warnings Upset Allergy Families
One of two bakeries that supply Girl Scout cookies has added “may contain” warnings to its products. Jeni Cameron, a… Read more »