Allergy/Asthma News

Attempts to curtail prior authorizations for patients insured by Medicare Advantage plans have failed in back-to-back legislative sessions in 2019 and 2021, but a new bill has some experts hopeful that the third time is a charm.

AM-301 nasal spray was significantly more effective than saline nasal spray in relieving symptoms and improving health-related quality of life among patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis, according to a study published by Allergy.

SAN ANTONIO — The Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma & Immunology gathered leaders in their respective fields to educate advanced providers at its 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.

Children with diverse skin types with atopic dermatitis-prone skin did not experience any adverse events when using a sunscreen formulated with antioxidants, according to a study.

Since 1993, the American Academy of Dermatology has held a unique weeklong summer camp experience for kids aged 8 to 16 years with chronic skin conditions.

SAN ANTONIO — Tricia Sowers, PhD, introduced attendees to allergenic trees along the River Walk and discussed how immunotherapy can address them at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.

SAN ANTONIO — Recently updated practice parameters will help clinicians better recognize and treat anaphylaxis, Jeffrey Demain, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FAAP, told Healio at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.

The European Commission has approved EURneffy for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, according to a press release by ARS Pharmaceuticals, producer of the drug.

Adolescents and young adults reported being less comfortable managing their allergy around their peers than with their families, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Gaining weight can raise the risk for atopic dermatitis and possibly other immune-mediated skin diseases in children, whereas losing weight can reduce this risk, according to a study.