Allergy

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Decreasing the concern about food-induced atopic dermatitis will allow patients to focus on proper skin therapy and lower the risk of developing food allergies, according to a speaker at South Beach Symposium.

Change is far from incremental in allergy and asthma care based on the speakers and presentations scheduled for the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting in San Antonio from Feb. 24 to 27.

Increasing access to care will be a priority for Jonathan A. Bernstein, MD, FAAAAI, when he takes the reins as president of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology at the organization’s annual meeting in February.

Female patients were disproportionately referred to allergy clinics due to concerns about possible reactions to COVID-19 vaccination compared with male patients in Hong Kong, according to a letter published in Asthma.

Researchers continued to investigate how to help allergy and asthma patients breathe easier, eat better, and live safer and more satisfying lives in 2022. Here are our top 10 stories about these developments this year.

Nearly 3 years into the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to dominate headlines and research labs as scientists explore therapies that mitigate the impact of the virus, particularly among patients with asthma and allergy.

The Inflation Reduction Act may have been designed to ease household costs for consumers across the country, but it could have additional benefits for people with asthma and allergies as well, according to the American Lung Association.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Allergists should “be curious” and ask every patient about supplements they may be taking, Payel Gupta, MD, FACAAI, said in this Healio exclusive video.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Only about half of all adults with food allergies have immediate access to epinephrine, according to a study presented at the American College of Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, spoke with Healio about a panel discussion regarding updates in allergy for asthma from the CHEST Annual Meeting.