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Top news of September: OTC decongestants, patient engagement, food allergies
Healio compiled the most-read news in allergy, asthma and immunology posted in September.
Q&A: As FDA panel deems decongestants ineffective, experts discuss impact on allergy care
An FDA advisory panel has deemed oral phenylephrine, an ingredient in many cold and allergy medications sold over the counter to treat decongestion, no more effective than placebo.
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FDA panel deems ingredient in over-the-counter nasal decongestant ineffective
An FDA panel voted unanimously against the efficacy of oral phenylephrine, an ingredient in many nasal decongestants sold over the counter to treat colds and allergy symptoms.
Top news of August: Patient-provider relationships, mold and mildew, schizophrenia, more
Healio compiled the most-read news in allergy, asthma and immunology posted in August.
Nasal IL-13 production indicates patients with late allergic responses to birch
Adults with late allergic responses to birch experienced IL-13 responses that correlated with cytokine and clinical responses to provocation, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Patients can be proactive in mitigating mold, mildew in their homes
PARK CITY, Utah — Patients with asthma and allergies exacerbated by mold and mildew can be proactive in mitigating their effects at home, according to a presentation here.
VIDEO: Second day of physician assistant conference highlights asthma, allergy topics
PARK CITY, Utah — Bee stings and a good night’s rest were on the agenda, among other topics, during the second day of the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
Wildfires have broad impact on respiratory and other health conditions
As hundreds of wildfires in Canada drive haze and smoke across the East Coast, patients and providers alike may worry about the effect on their health, including asthma and other illnesses.
Q&A: Seasonal allergy symptom treatment may also improve migraine outcomes
As allergies emerge each spring, so do migraines. The American Migraine Foundation says that 37% of people with allergies also have migraines, compared with 5% of people who do not have allergies, in an association that increases with age.
About one-third of patients adhere to subcutaneous immunotherapy regardless of cost
Only about one-third of patients adhered to their course of maintenance doses in their subcutaneous immunotherapy even when there were no out-of-pocket expenses, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
September 17, 20242 min read -
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Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
September 18, 20242 min read -
Headline News
Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
September 19, 20242 min read