Tag: Allergies: Misc.
Preexisting Allergic Disease May Increase Risk for Long COVID
Systematic literature review identifies increased risk but with very low certainty
ACAAI: Mold After Natural Disasters Poses Great Risk to Allergy Patients
High-efficiency particulate air filters are most effective for removing airborne particles
Spring, Summer Births Linked to Development of Pollinosis
House dust mite sensitization was more likely for those born in the summer versus winter
Jeanne Marrazzo Will Replace Fauci to Lead National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Marrazzo will start her new job in the fall
Researchers Use EHR Systems to ID Pediatric Allergy Patterns
Overall, 13.4 percent of children had two or more allergic conditions; respiratory allergies were often comorbid
Direct Oral Penicillin Challenge Noninferior to Standard of Care
Direct oral challenge noninferior to skin testing followed by oral challenge for patients with low-risk allergy
Updated Guidance Provided for GI Clinicians on Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Subset of alpha-gal allergic patients show gastrointestinal symptoms without skin changes or anaphylaxis
Early Pet Exposure Tied to Reduced Incidence Risk for Food Allergies
Incidence risk for food allergies reduced until age 3 years with exposure to dogs and cats during fetal development, early infancy; link varied by species and food
CDC Reports on Prevalence of Seasonal and Food Allergies, Eczema
18.9 percent of children and 25.7 percent of adults had seasonal allergy; 10.8 and 7.3 percent had eczema in 2021
