Allergies, Hypersensitivities & Immunolgic Disorders News

Allergies May Prevent Some Cancers ( Cornell 13-Nov-08 )

There may be a silver -- and healthy -- lining to the miserable cloud of allergy symptoms: Sneezing, coughing, tearing and itching just may help prevent cancer -- particularly colon, skin, bladder, mouth, throat, uterus and cervix, lung and gastrointestinal tract cancer, according to a new Cornell study.

Peak Pollen Season Is Now ( NACA 7-Nov-08 )

Hay fever sufferers and people with asthma; beware - peak pollen season is now until late November, according to the latest asthma alert issued by the National Asthma Council Australia.

Some Have Allergic Gut Inflammation After Consuming Rice ( MNT 5-Nov-08 )

A recent study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood finds that although most people consider rice to be a "hypoallergenic" food with stomach-settling capabilities, the cereal actually can cause a severe allergic reaction.

Rhinitis Linked To Adult-Onset Asthma ( MNT 2-Oct-08 )

Adult-onset asthma can be predicted by the presence of rhinitis, both allergic and non-allergic, according to an article released on September 19, 2008 in The Lancet.

Pollution, Everyday Allergens, May Be Sources Of Laryngitis ( AAO-HNSF 24-Sep-08 )

Everyday exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, allergens, and air pollution may be the root of chronic cases of laryngitis, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Chicago, IL.

Children With Hay Fever More Likely To Experience Headaches, Facial Pain ( AAO-HNSF 24-Sep-08 )

Children who suffer from bouts of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) are also more likely to suffer from headaches, facial pain, and ear aches than children without these allergies, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Chicago, IL.

Higher Anaphylaxis Rates After HPV Vaccination Revealed ( CMAJ 3-Sep-08 )

The estimated rate of anaphylaxis in young women after human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination was significantly higher - 5 to 20 fold - than that identified in comparable school-based vaccination programs, according to a study published in CMAJ.

Safe Vaccines Still Possible For Most Vaccine-Allergic Children ( JHMI 3-Sep-08 )

With close monitoring and a few standard precautions, nearly all children with known or suspected vaccine allergies can be safely immunized, according to a team of vaccine safety experts led by the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

Farm Exposure In Utero Protects Against Asthma ( ERS 1-Sep-08 )

An increasing number of studies have shown a reduced risk of allergies, hay fever, asthma and eczema in farmers' children and adolescents. Until recently it was believed that these protective effects primarily arise from exposures during the first years of life.

Growing Up With Pets Predisposes Children To Snore In Adulthood ( BMC 26-Aug-08 )

A predisposition to adult snoring can be established very early in life. Research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Respiratory Research describes possible childhood risk factors, including exposure to animals, early respiratory or ear infections and growing up in a large family.

Stress, Anxiety Can Make Allergy Attacks Even More Miserable, Last Longer ( OSU 18-Aug-08 )

A new study shows that even slight stress and anxiety can substantially worsen a person's allergic reaction to some routine allergens. Moreover, the added impact of stress and anxiety seem to linger, causing the second day of a stressed person's allergy attack to be much worse.

Adverse Reactions To Antibiotics Send Thousands Of Patients To The ER ( IDSA 15-Aug-08 )

Adverse events from antibiotics cause an estimated 142,000 emergency department visits per year in the United States, according to a study published in the September 15, 2008 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Students With Food Allergies Often Not Prepared ( UMICH 7-Aug-08 )

College students with food allergies aren't avoiding the foods they know they shouldn't eat. Students of all ages are not treated with potentially life-saving epinephrine as often as they should be. And instructors, roommates and friends often are not aware of what to do if a food-allergic student has a reaction.

YorkTest Laboratories Reveal The UK's Top Ten Intolerant Foods ( Yorktest 6-Aug-08 )

Statistics out today from the leading food intolerance expert, YorkTest, show that nine out of the ten of the UK's most intolerable foods are commonly found on our breakfast table - proving it really is the most important meal of the day.

Unexpected Benefit Of Allergies ( UNSW 1-Aug-08 )

Long-suffering victims of allergies such as asthma and hay fever might enjoy a surprise benefit, according to research led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW).

Greater Risk Of Perennial Allergic Rhinitis Linked To Alcohol ( Wiley-Blackwell 1-Aug-08 )

Respiratory Symptoms Among Bakers' Apprentices ( ERJ 30-Jul-08 )

Children May Build Tolerance To Egg Allergy ( AAAAI 18-Jul-08 )

Indoor Residential Air Quality Has Significant Impact On Health ( CMAJ 17-Jul-08 )

Finding That Could Shed Light On Golden Staph, Candida And Allergies ( Garvan Institute 7-Jul-08 )

Food-Allergic Children With Asthma May Require Extra Emergency Medication ( AAAAI 30-Jun-08 )

Chickens Unlock Allergy Secrets ( BBCNews 24-Jun-08 )

Cats Spark Eczema In Vulnerable ( BBCNews 24-Jun-08 )

Treatment Costs Nearly Double For Hay Fever And Other Allergies ( AHRQ 20-Jun-08 )

Higher Allergy Risk In Kids Due To Traffic Pollution ( ATS 19-Jun-08 )

Clues To How Humans Evolved Allergies ( BBSRC 19-Jun-08 )

How Behavior Can Condition Allergic Rhinitis ( P & P 18-Jun-08 )