Rhinitis
Children with allergic sensitization more likely to have asthma, rhinitis as young adults
Most individuals with onset of allergic sensitization when aged 8 years or younger developed asthma or rhinitis before young adulthood, according to data published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Allergic diseases, especially paired with asthma, linked to lower COVID-19 infection risk
People with hay fever, rhinitis, atopic eczema and other allergic conditions had a lower risk for developing COVID-19, particularly if they also had asthma, according to a study published in Thorax.
Mite, insect sensitization prevalent among greenhouse workers
Greenhouse workers experienced high levels of sensitization to insects and mites used for biological pest control where they work, according to a cross-sectional study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Cough features, concomitant symptoms, history useful to determine causes of chronic cough
Cough timing, concomitant symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux or rhinitis/sinusitis and medical history are useful clinical characteristics that can aid in the prediction of causes of chronic cough, researchers reported.
Racial gaps persist in food allergy
Although there have been improvements over the years, racial, socioeconomic and ethnic disparities in food allergy are still prevalent in the United States, according to a presentation at the American College of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Scientific Meeting.