Pollen Allergy
Sensitization rates to aeroallergens increased in Chicago after COVID-19 pandemic
BOSTON — Rates of sensitizations to outdoor aeroallergens increased in Chicago following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an abstract presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
San Antonio stroll identifies characteristics of common allergenic trees
SAN ANTONIO — Tricia Sowers, PhD, introduced attendees to allergenic trees along the River Walk and discussed how immunotherapy can address them at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
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.
Allergen immunotherapy associated with less nasal inhaler use in the short term
Patients treated with allergen immunotherapy for pollen used less nasal inhaler medication during their first 5 years of treatment than patients who did not use immunotherapy, according to a study published in Allergy.
Grass pollen allergen may be better indicator of symptom risk than grass pollen count
Allergic respiratory symptoms consistently had stronger associations with Phl p 5 grass allergen than with grass pollen counts in a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Artificial intelligence counts, classifies pollen grains
ANAHEIM, Calif. — An artificial intelligence model counted and classified grains of pollen almost as accurately as a human being, according to a poster at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
ED visits for asthma increase in New York City during Canadian wildfires
Canadian wildfire smoke led to a slight increase in ED visits for asthma in New York City in June compared with days with high pollen counts, according to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Fresh produce and itchy mouths, throats may indicate oral allergy syndrome
This time of year, I see many patients who complain of an itchy mouth with watermelon or fresh bananas or apples, and they really want to eat them on a summer’s day. They ask what can be done.
Allergy immunotherapy demonstrates long-term effectiveness in allergic rhinitis
Allergy immunotherapy is effective in achieving long-term results for allergic rhinitis in real-world treatment, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy Clinical Immunology.
Complex factors affecting pollen count make symptom thresholds difficult to determine
SAN ANTONIO — Multiple factors modulate the relationship between pollen counts and allergic disease, inhibiting preventive care, according to data presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.