Allergen

Although researchers could not associate pollen exposure with incident ACS, they did observe elevated in-hospital mortality after PCI following days of high pollen exposure prior to presentation.

Home dust allergen exposures are common in patients with COPD and exposure is associated with adverse outcomes in those who also have allergen sensitization, researchers reported in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

First-year pediatric residents may benefit from learning about introducing young children to allergenic solid foods, according to a study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

Antihistamine premedication can improve the safety and efficacy of allergen immunotherapy, according to results of a meta-analysis published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Dextenza may relieve ocular itching in patients with allergic conjunctivitis for up to 4 weeks, according to a study published in American Journal of Ophthalmology.

There is “significant variability” in allergen composition, concentration and dose per serving among commercially available early allergen introduction foods, an expert told Healio Primary Care.

In this video perspective from the virtual American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Steven M. Silverstein, MD, discusses the results of a phase 3 study of Dextenza for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.

Personal care products are the source of most allergic and irritant contact dermatitis in male patients with facial dermatitis, according to a study published in JAMA Dermatology.

HOUSTON — Children who received the peanut patch saw improvements in their health-related quality of life, according to an analysis of the PEPITES and PEOPLE studies.

HOUSTON — Subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy may be effective in reducing symptoms of pollen food allergy syndrome in children, according to findings presented at the American College of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Scientific Meeting.