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by ruth on November 23, 2009
A newly published study (pdf file) reports that in some patients undergoing heparin injections, the blood anticoagulant has been shown to cause skin lesions due to allergic reactions.
The study looke...
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by ruth on September 25, 2009
Stallergenes has announced positive results on a new phase IIb/III clinical trial on the efficacy of a sublingual immunotherapy tablet containing the recombinant allergen of this birch pollen, rBet v ...
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by ruth on September 10, 2009
Every now and then, I get some really informative comments here on Allergizer that warrants to be re-posted just so it can reach out many more readers. This one is from Lucia:
Hi Ruth,
I have had the...
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by ruth on September 3, 2009
The following entry is contributed by Guest Blogger Stephen Hauer, Principal of DropYourAllergies.com a national, physician-based, patient-focused allergy services company offering environmental and f...
Read more of STOP Your Child’s Allergy Disease March without the OUCH!
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by ruth on August 26, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Xyzal for the treatment of indoor allergies and hives among children from 6 months onwards (previously it has been approved for children that are at least...
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by ruth on July 1, 2009
A recently published study touts the powers of onions in helping warding off allergies. In the animal study, researchers showed that onion extracts helped suppress edema (swelling due to fluid accumul...
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by ruth on April 25, 2009
Have you tried Visine-A for fast relief from your eye allergies? I've used the original Visine before and it did help relieve itchy eyes somewhat, but I wonder how much faster Visine-A works in co...
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by ruth on March 31, 2009
If your child has been newly diagnosed with asthma, how do you talk to your children about their condition, medications and symptom management?
Schering-Plough, manufacturers of Asmanex Twisthalers,...
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by ruth on March 27, 2009
If you prefer shopping for your allergy medications online, take advantage of Rite Aid's offerings for allergy sufferers. Rite Aid has teamed up with the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, &...
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by ruth on February 23, 2009
Grazax, an immunotherapy allergy tablet launched
in the UK more than 2 years ago has been launched for treatment of severe hay fever among children and adolescents aged 5 to 17.
Immunotherapy or des...
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by ruth on January 29, 2009
Zyrtec Syrup for children is now available in a new Bubble Gum flavor! It's sugar-free, dye-free medication used to treat perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis (i.e., indoor and outdoor allergi...
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by ruth on January 28, 2009
Are you or someone you know recently diagnosed of asthma? Find out more about asthma from AsthMyths, a website put together by Merck (manufacturer of Singulair), to help patients separate fact from my...
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by ruth on November 20, 2008
Stuffed nose due to allergies? Grab a couple of mandarin oranges. Apparently mandarin oranges contain natural decongestants.
The USDA tested mandarins from 10 different micro-climates in Placer County...
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by ruth on November 18, 2008
Choosing over-the-counter remedies can be very confusing, considering the range of choice available out there. If you're looking for medication for kids, you need to be doubly careful. Check out W...
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by ruth on October 10, 2008
Based on the results of trials, the FDA has approved the use of Nasacort AQ for the treatment of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis among children aged 2-5 years o...
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by ruth on September 30, 2008
After 25 years, EpiPen no longer holds the monopoly in epinephrine delivery for people with severe allergic reactions. Pharmaceutical device company Intelliject has come up with EpiCard, the smallest,...
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by ruth on September 29, 2008
For those of you who have or live with someone who have allergies so Severe that reactions can lead to anayphylactic allergic reactions, you might want to check out this website: Fight Severe Allergy....
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by ruth on September 24, 2008
You don't need to consult someone with travel nursing experience or anyone with any other medical background to find a remedy to combat the common sore throat.
I've been having bouts of nasal...
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by ruth on August 22, 2008
If you are taking allergy medications such as allegra (available generically as fexofenadine), better down them with plain water instead of fruit juices. There are substances in fruit juices that bloc...
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by ruth on July 28, 2008
Most individuals with life-threatening allergies who are at risk of anaphylaxis are advised to carry two doses of epinephrine injections (such as Twinject or EpiPen 2-Pak), administered in cases of se...
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by ruth on July 15, 2008
While they may not cure you of your allergies, some simple and natural herbal concoctions can ease some of the symptoms that accompany your allergies. Best of all, you can make them yourself at home!
...
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by ruth on July 3, 2008
If your are 18 to 55 years of age, non-smoker and are taking asthma medications and requiring bronchodilator medication for periodic symptom relief and/or to protect against exercise-induced asthma sy...
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by ruth on May 27, 2008
Summertime has begun and the peak of seasonal allergies is approaching. If you'd like to explore alternative treatment for your hay fever, here are some natural allergy treatment options you might...
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by ruth on May 6, 2008
Now that the allergy season has started, how much do you spend on allergy medications? How much is your temporary relief costing you? Dr. Daniel More offers some ways to cut corners with cheap allergy...
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by ruth on April 11, 2008
Usually used in conjunction with quercetin as an alternative therapy for allergies is bromelain, a protein-digesting enzyme found in pineapples. Bromelain is typically marketed as a natural anti-infla...
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by ruth on April 10, 2008
Looking for alternative therapies for your allergies? There is a myriad of options out there, some approaches with more scientific backing than others. One of the dietary supplements out there that is...
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by ruth on March 29, 2008
The US FDA is investigating a possible association between the use of Singulair (Montelukast) and behavior/mood changes, suicidality (suicidal thinking and behavior) and suicide. Singulair is a once-a...
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by ruth on March 5, 2008
Around this time last year, I wrote about actress Molly Shannon's allergies to dogs.
This spring, molly has teamed up with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and the makers of al...
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by ruth on February 16, 2008
Scientists have identified a new target for treating asthma and allergies: a protein called p110delta. Unlike currently available asthma and allergy medications in the market which only address the sy...
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by ruth on February 14, 2008
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued new guidelines in the management of asthma symptoms in pregnant women, saying that it is safer for both fetus and mother for pregnant...
