Allergen

Subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy for house dust mite reduced the number of prescriptions for allergic rhinitis and asthma medications, according to a study published in The European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Introduced by Delaware Rep. Kimberly Williams (D-19) in January, HB 274 would provide caregivers in the state with at least one peanut and one egg food allergen supplement to reduce the risk of developing these allergies.

WASHINGTON — Individuals who died due to asthma had high levels of total IgE and perennial aeroallergen-specific IgE, according to data presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

SAN ANTONIO — Allergen immunotherapy helped to relieve eosinophilic esophagitis symptoms and led to remission, according to results of a systematic review presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

Exposure to mouse allergen was associated with air trapping but not with airflow limitation in a low-income, urban pediatric asthma population, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

SAN DIEGO — A comparison of over-the-counter Pataday drops with OTC Claritin tablets at 15 minutes and 24 hours showed that the drops were more effective at relieving ocular itching in patients with allergic conjunctivitis.

Oh my. We were just getting over Alcon jettisoning the entire Kala sales force after acquiring Inveltys and Eysuvis, and now this: Allergan just let go of a massive number of eye care sales reps.

Do you know the difference between the two phrases “hidden food allergies” and “hidden food allergens?” They obviously sound similar, but they are quite different. What does each mean?

OIT for cow’s milk allergy may succeed when IgE-mediated allergen presentation is blocked due to a blockage of antibodies, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.