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Epinephrine nasal spray outcomes comparable with injections among pediatric patients
WASHINGTON — An epinephrine nasal spray resulted in outcomes that were comparable with injections in pediatric patients, according to a poster presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.
Q&A: Zero-emission vehicles, clean power prevent respiratory illnesses in children
Transportation pollution puts children’s health at risk on a daily basis, but a switch to zero-emission vehicles and clean power would prevent several poor respiratory outcomes in this population, according to a press release.
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Asthma prevalence increases with cannabis use among adolescents
Asthma was more prevalent among adolescents who used cannabis in the previous 30 days compared with those who had not used it, according to a study published in Pediatric Pulmonology.
More than half of children with cow’s milk allergy acquire tolerance by age 12 years
More than half of the children with an IgE-mediated cow’s milk allergy at age 6 years acquired tolerance to cow’s milk by age 12 years without oral immunotherapy, according to a study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
Peanut introduction largely successful among cohort of high-risk infants
Researchers found low rates of new peanut allergy and generally low rates of peanut discontinuation after introduction in a cohort of high-risk infants, according to study results published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Outreach program decreases health care resource use among children with asthma
A community outreach program decreased health care resource use among children with high-risk asthma in Tennessee by targeting specific barriers to care, according to a report published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Young, female e-cigarette users more likely to have asthma attack, use health services
Young females using e-cigarettes had greater odds for an asthma attack than young males not using e-cigarettes, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
Some children avoid peanuts despite negative oral food challenges
Children from families with a history of allergic conditions may avoid peanut ingestion even after they have had negative oral food challenges, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Indoor metabolites may indicate childhood asthma, allergic rhinitis risks
Indoor metabolites and chemicals may be more accurate indicators of risks for childhood asthma and allergic rhinitis than the indoor microbiome, according to a study published in Eco-Environment and Health.
Q&A: Fundraising campaign scores $1 million for food allergy research, education
Food Allergy Research & Education concluded its 2023 fundraising campaign for its research and education efforts with more than $1 million.
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