Allergy/Asthma News

Elevated HbA1c level was associated with increased risk for asthma-related hospitalizations and a small decrease in lung function in adults with asthma who did not have diabetes, researchers reported.

Women who drink more cow’s milk during pregnancy and while breastfeeding may lower their child’s risk for developing food allergy, according to research published in Nutrients.

Healio Primary Care is pleased to announce the creation of its Peer Perspective Board — a group of dedicated experts who will help guide our efforts to provide the latest news and updates that impact daily practice.

Breaking news and emerging research on the COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines this year. However, there were other important updates that impact practice.

Children who consumed greater amounts of advanced glycation end products, found in high levels in meat, had an increased likelihood for developing wheeze, according to researchers.

The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology’s COVID-19 Task Force released guidance on allergic reaction risk from the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

The FDA has approved an intentional genomic alteration process in a line of domestic pigs that is intended to eliminate alpha-gal sugar on the pigs’ cell surfaces.

Now that the COVID-19 vaccine codeveloped by Pfizer and BioNTech has received emergency use authorization from the FDA, experts said physicians need to begin preparing their patients — and themselves — for vaccination.

Awareness of COVID-19 guidelines is high among young adults with asthma in Mexico, but nearly one-third do not comply with basic prevention measures to mitigate the spread of infection, researchers reported in the Journal of Asthma.

Asthma medication prescription before or during pregnancy was associated with a higher prevalence of premature birth and lower birth weight among infants, particularly if medication was discontinued during pregnancy, researchers reported.