Allergy/Asthma News

Treatment with Dupixent led to histologic remission at week 16 among a greater percentage of pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis refractory to proton-pump inhibitor therapy compared with placebo, according to study results.

Significant disparities exist between patients with peanut allergies who are currently receiving oral immunotherapy and those who are not, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

Young children who experience more infections such as colds and pneumonia face greater risk for developing asthma later in childhood, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

While the art of tattooing has been present for centuries, the medical implications are only recently coming to light with modern medicine.

KalVista Pharmaceuticals Inc. submitted a new drug application to the FDA for the approval of sebetralstat for patients aged 12 years and older with hereditary angioedema, according to a company press release.

SAN DIEGO — Nasal sampling revealed three asthma endotypes among minoritized youth that could be potential targets for treatment, according to an abstract presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

U.S. News & World Report announced its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings Tuesday.

Modified criteria that incorporated symptoms specific to infants and young children increased identification of anaphylaxis in these age groups, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

COVID-19 vaccination may grant protection against symptomatic asthma in children, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

Doctors from across the world gathered at this year’s American Thoracic Society International Conference in San Diego to present research on various respiratory diseases and conditions.