A list of some of the most fascinating findings from this year’s meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
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New Cat Allergy Vaccine Set for Its Big Test
If successful, a new form of immunotherapy will rid a patient of cat allergy in just 4 shots.
Coping with Grass Allergy: Our Top 10 Tips
Grass pollen allergy is more formally called seasonal allergic rhinitis. With it, you’ll get symptoms that include runny nose, congestion… Read more »
Novel Dust Mite Vaccine on Its Way
If successful, a new dust mite vaccine could cure sufferers in just two to three doses.
Allergy FAQ
Food Allergy Anaphylaxis and Asthma Stinging Insects Asthma Q. What is a food allergy? A. A food allergy occurs when… Read more »
Under-the-Tongue Pills for Grass Allergy
Looking for options for how to control your seasonal allergies? Under-the-tongue-tablets that effectively improve hay fever symptoms may soon be on the market. The best part? Studies show that their protective effect lingers years after patients stop taking them.
Peanut Vaccine Shows Promise
While use of allergy shots is common, researchers had previously found they were too dangerous to use in peanut allergy. Until now.
Year-Round Allergies Make Ragweed Worse
Study finds you might develop symptoms earlier than others also allergic to ragweed.
Dog and Cat Allergies Make Ragweed Worse
As if suffering from allergies to dogs and cats wasn’t enough, scientists have discovered that having this type of year-round allergy makes people’s ragweed symptoms worse.
Peanut Patch: Future Treatment?
Researchers who are working to find a way to treat food allergies have their sights on the next target – desensitization through the skin.