Allergists

SAN DIEGO — OB/GYNs reported feeling more comfortable performing penicillin allergy delabeling among pregnant women compared with allergists, according to a presentation here.

SAN DIEGO — Across six different situations, more allergists preferred second- vs. first-generation antihistamines; however, in five situations, at least 18% reported preference for both antihistamines, according to a poster presented here.

WASHINGTON — Patients with Medicaid coverage face barriers in accessing food allergy care, according to a poster presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Allergists ranked preventing serious allergic reactions among their pediatric patients as their top priority, followed by maximizing quality of life, according to study results.

Ghosts, goblins and other make-believe monsters come out on Halloween, but allergies and asthma present real dangers to families who want to safely celebrate the holiday —and doctors can play a role in ensuring everyone has a good time.

As the medical community celebrates Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month this May, the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reminds clinicians and patients alike that allergists are key to successful asthma treatment.

As climate change continues to impact the planet, events such as flooding and extreme heat will exacerbate symptoms for patients with allergies and asthma.

Allergists and immunologists can play a vital role in educating the public about COVID-19 vaccines, dispelling misinformation and creating greater trust in their use, according to one of the speakers at the Eastern Allergy Conference.