Allergy
Birth season associated with asthma, allergic rhinitis
People born in fall and winter months in Finland were more likely to develop asthma and allergic rhinitis vs. those born in spring and summer, according to a study published in Allergy.
Physician has dedicated career to improving access to asthma care ‘that people deserve’
When Andrea A. Pappalardo, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, became an allergist, she discovered how difficult it was for many people in her community to access asthma and allergy care, which motivated her to find ways to reach those who needed it.
Ambient pollen exposure affects allergy symptoms, lacks threshold
Ambient pollen exposure increases allergy symptom severity, but a lack of exposure threshold may impact pollen warning systems, according to the European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Q&A: Australia first to introduce nationwide peanut oral immunotherapy program
The ADAPT OIT program builds peanut tolerance in babies with daily dosing of peanut powder administered by caregivers at home, according to a National Allergy Centre of Excellence and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute press release.
Airborne pollen may contribute to asthma-related ED visits
Airborne pollen may be a major cause of asthma-related ED visits during peak pollen season, but the risk varies by location and plant composition, according to a study published in Environmental Research.
Penicillin allergy may increase likelihood for other antibiotics allergies
People with penicillin allergies are more likely to have other antibiotic allergies than those without the allergy, according to a study published in Epic Research.
Q&A: Physicians should ‘start small and local’ to advocate for themselves, patients
Our political system ensures that everyone throughout the country has representation, Melinda M. Rathkopf, MD, MBA, told Healio. Leveraging that representation is essential when physicians need to advocate for their patients and themselves.
Q&A: Prior authorization limits, delays options in allergy, asthma care
Prior authorization remains a challenge for many practices despite recent changes in regulations, with obstacles specific to asthma, allergy and immunology care.
Advocates ‘very excited’ by FDA approval of epinephrine nasal spray
Advocates were pleased to learn about the FDA’s approval of ARS Pharmaceuticals’ neffy epinephrine nasal spray, which may have a significant impact on the safety and quality of life of families with allergy.
Providers urged to mind their accuracy in pulmonary function testing
SAN ANTONIO — Pulmonary function testing may be routine, but it still comes with challenges, Nicole Soucy, PA-C, said at the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 16th annual conference.