Environmental/Airborne Allergy News

Knowledge about and attitudes toward cannabis use vary among allergists, with significant impacts on the way these clinicians approach the care of those who use it, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Portable air filtration devices with adequate clean air delivery rates can effectively remove mites, cat and dog allergens and particulate matter from ambient indoor air, according to a study published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.

Douglas H. Jones, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, said his favorite aspect of being an allergist is the opportunity he has to make a significant impact on somebody’s quality of life.

Increasing short-term exposure to ambient grass pollen was associated with reversible obstructive lung function deficits in children with allergic disease, researchers reported in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

Patients who face long-term exposure to air pollution demonstrate a higher risk for developing autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, according to data published in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases.

Adults with a history of allergic disorders faced an increased risk for hypertension and coronary heart disease, according to a study presented at ACC Asia Together with the Korean Society of Cardiology Spring Conference.

Providers can measure total IgE levels in tears to rapidly and immediately diagnose seasonal allergic conjunctivitis in addition to predicting its severity and prognosis, according to a study published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.

This year’s World Health Day, a WHO campaign, focuses on the theme of “our planet, our health” to draw attention to ways in which the health of the planet affects human health and well-being.

WHO updated its air quality database to include ground measurements of annual mean concentrations of nitrogen dioxide, as well as measurements of particulate matter with diameters equal to or smaller than 10 m or 2.5 m.

Researchers have found an association between pollen exposure and increased risk for respiratory symptoms even during infancy, according to a study published in European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.