Food Allergy
Barriers prevent Black patients with food allergy from participating in clinical research
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Black patients with food allergies want to participate in clinical studies, but access is an issue, according to a poster presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Language barriers lead to underdiagnosis of common atopic conditions
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Common allergies and immunological conditions may be underdiagnosed by as much as half among patients who face language barriers, according to a poster presentation.
Therapy available when food allergy anxiety impacts daily activities
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Therapies can help patients with food allergies manage anxiety, with referrals for mental health as needed, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Black children with eczema less likely to undergo testing to confirm food allergy
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Non-Hispanic Black children with eczema appeared significantly less likely to undergo skin and blood testing to confirm a food allergy compared with white children, according to results of a retrospective cohort study.
Top news of November: Multi-food immunotherapy, climate crisis, COVID-19, more
Healio compiled the most-read news in allergy, asthma and immunology posted in November.
Top in allergy/asthma: Medical waivers for military enlistment; allergy info on Instagram
Having a history of asthma or allergy may disqualify candidates from enlisting in the military. However, candidates can work with their allergists to provide documentation that will support a medical waiver, an expert said.
Q&A: Single oral immunotherapy desensitizes children to multiple food allergens
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Children with allergies to multiple foods achieved desensitization with a multi-food oral immunotherapy, according to a study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Atopic dermatitis, other allergic illnesses in children may be inherited from mothers
Children born to mothers with atopic dermatitis are more prone to develop atopic dermatitis as well as other allergic illnesses, according to a study.
Top in allergy/asthma: Updates from the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
Research presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting showed that saltwater gargling and nasal rinsing were linked to lower hospitalization rates among patients with COVID-19.
Patients associate their food allergy development with multiple factors
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Patients may associate their food allergy with diet, genetics, family history and infection, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.