Allergy

A retrospective chart review revealed a 50% increase in outpatient pediatric psychology referrals from the Food Allergy Treatment Center between 2013 and 2023.

Healio has compiled October’s most read news in asthma and allergy.

Adults and caregivers reported psychological stress caused by food allergy. However, only a fifth of patients reported seeking mental health resources, according to a study published in Allergy.

BOSTON — Poor allergic rhinitis control was associated with an increase of depressive and anxiety symptoms, according to a poster presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

The FDA has approved AccuTest allergy skin testing devices and trays for the diagnosis of allergies, according to a company-issued press release.

BOSTON — Food allergy-related psychological referrals for pediatric patients increased 50% in 2023 compared with years past, according to a poster presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

BOSTON — An intranasal epinephrine powder produced responses that were comparable with intramuscular administration, according to a poster presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

James M. Tracy, DO, clinical professor of pediatrics at University of Nebraska College of Medicine, is set to become the president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology ahead of its conference, Oct. 24-28, in Boston.

Native American youth have increased odds for feeding tube placement, not receiving eosinophilic esophagitis treatment upon diagnosis and barriers to health care access, according to a study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

ALK announced the FDA approval of its new line of allergy skin testing devices and well trays, according to a company press release.