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July Fourth brings summertime concerns for allergists
Summer get-togethers like the Fourth of July holiday are occasions for allergists and patients to be aware of seasonal-related allergy symptoms and triggers, according to information from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Probiotics effectively treated atopic dermatitis in children, adults
Probiotics were effective as treatment for children and adults with atopic dermatitis, but not for infants, according to recent study results.
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Akorn sells ECR Pharmaceuticals to Valeant
Akorn recently sold its subsidiary, ECR Pharmaceuticals, to Valeant Pharmaceuticals for $41 million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities, the company announced in a press release.
Researchers link goat cheese allergy to skin lotion containing goat’s milk
Researchers in Australia determined a connection between a patient who experienced anaphylaxis to eating goat cheese and her application of a moisturizer containing goat’s milk to treat eczema several weeks earlier.
Wheeze, eczema stabilized as hay fever rose in Dutch schoolchildren
Wheeze in Dutch schoolchildren has stabilized since 2001, eczema has remained stable, and hay fever has increased more than 3% from 2001 and 2010, according to research presented at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology annual congress in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Preschool-aged children with AD, aeroallergen sensitization faced risk for asthma
Children with atopic dermatitis who developed sensitization to aeroallergens were more at risk for asthma during school years, according to research presented at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology annual congress in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Omalizumab a fast-acting effective treatment for chronic urticaria
In a retrospective analysis, researchers found omalizumab to be an effective treatment in patients with difficult-to-treat chronic urticaria. Data from 51 patients with chronic urticaria who visited a specialist urticaria clinic between September 2008 and November 2012 were analyzed.
Secondhand smoke exposure in infants influenced risk for asthma, rhinitis, eczema
Secondhand smoke exposure, in utero or during infancy, influenced the development of asthma and rhinitis in early childhood and impacted eczema at later ages, according to research presented at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology annual congress in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Peach allergens, childhood asthma highlight EAACI congress research
The development of food allergy involving peach allergens and early prevention of asthma are among research topics to be presented at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology annual congress that opens Saturday in Copenhagen, Denmark.
What is atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis, also called eczema, is a skin condition that mostly occurs in children but can continue into adulthood. It is characterized by itchy, dry, scaly patches on the skin.
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