Allergy/Asthma News

Children with asthma were more likely to be hospitalized for asthma-related health issues if their caregiver had a non-English language preference, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

Research presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting showed that saltwater gargling and nasal rinsing were linked to lower hospitalization rates among patients with COVID-19.

The current state of climate change and biodiversity crises appears to meet WHO’s criteria for a global health emergency, according to an editorial published in more than 200 health journals.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Unfamiliarity with biologics to treat uncontrolled asthma was reported by 42% of primary care physicians, according to a poster presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

The safety of cephalosporins for patients with confirmed penicillin allergies has not been well studied, but they appeared to be safe in a small study.

Patients who use cannabis and experience acute asthma attacks had greater risks for mortality and mechanical ventilation, researchers reported.

Responses to epinephrine nasal spray were comparable to those from injected epinephrine, researchers said.

The FDA has updated its draft guidance for preventing cross-contamination with major food allergens in manufacturing facilities and ensuring that finished products are properly labeled.

A pediatric allergy clinic safely delabeled almost all their patients with reported antibiotic allergies who were tested in the span of about 2 years, according to researchers.

The FDA asked ARS Pharma for additional testing of its epinephrin nasal spray neffy, which was developed to treat type 1 allergic reactions, before the agency makes a decision regarding the company’s new drug application.