Allergy/Asthma News

HOUSTON — Alpha-gal syndrome, a type of red meat allergy, was first identified in Australia in 2006 and has become increasingly prevalent in the United States and worldwide.

HOUSTON — Data presented here at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting indicate that tree nut allergies are responsible for up to 40% of anaphylaxis reactions. Also, when combined with peanuts, tree nut allergies account for up to 90% of anaphylactic fatalities.

HOUSTON — Patient adherence is an important factor for allergists to consider when deciding which allergy immunotherapy to prescribe, according to several discussions held during the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

HOUSTON — Food allergies affect 6% to 8% of children and 2% to 3% of adults, according to a presentation at the American College of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Scientific Meeting.

HOUSTON — Healio Primary Care will offer live coverage of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting, which runs Nov. 7 to Nov. 11.

NEW ORLEANS — In a post hoc analysis of the LIBERTY ASTHMA VENTURE study, treatment with dupilumab resulted in reduced severe asthma exacerbations in patients with oral corticosteroid-dependent severe asthma both with and without early improvements in lung function.

NEW ORLEANS — Results of surveys collected from patients with severe allergies suggested they significantly preferred an epinephrine nasal spray over an epinephrine auto-injector, according to findings presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

NEW ORLEANS — In a post hoc analysis of the LIBERTY ASTHMA QUEST study, treatment with dupilumab reduced severe exacerbations and improved lung function regardless of early or late onset of asthma.

NEW ORLEANS — In a post hoc analysis of the LIBERTY ASTHMA QUEST study, treatment with dupilumab reduced severe exacerbations and improved lung function regardless of early or late onset of asthma.

NEW ORLEANS — New data demonstrate that physicians and patients with severe asthma frequently overestimated asthma control, suggesting a need for routine use of measures to better inform assessments of control and optimize management.