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24 Apr
Frequent Use of Antibiotics in Infants and Toddlers May Increase Asthma/Allergy Risk
A new study finds frequent use of antibiotics in children under 2 significantly increases their risk for asthma, food allergies and hay fever.
18 Dec
Your Nose Microbiome Could Be Causing All Those Allergy Symptoms
A new study finds people with asthma and allergic rhinitis have different fungi in their noses than healthy people.
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Ritz Update: FDA Issues Risk Warning Due to Undeclared Peanuts in Some Cracker Sandwiches
- HealthDay Reporter
- Denise Mann
- July 25, 2025
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Ritz peanut butter cracker sandwiches are being recalled due to the possible presence of undeclared peanuts, a major allergen.
The affected products contain individually wrapped packs that may have been mislabeled as cheese sandwiches instead of peanut butter ones, ...
Household Mold Can Trigger Lung Disease
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 14, 2025
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Household mold can be a significant trigger for a rare but potentially debilitating lung disease that can cause permanent breathing problems, a new study says.
Mold appears to be the primary cause for nearly a quarter (23%) of 231 cases of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (H...
Wildfire Smoke Alters Immune System, Study Says
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 1, 2025
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TUESDAY, July 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) —Exposure to wildfire smoke might make some people more likely to fall ill by altering their immune systems, a new study says.
Fire smoke appears to affect the immune system on a cellular level, researchers report in the journ...
Many Kids Unnecessarily Hospitalized Following Allergic Reactions
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 27, 2025
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Many kids are spending a lot of unnecessary time under observation in a hospital following a sudden allergic emergency, a new study concludes.
About 17% of kids are admitted for overnight ...
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What Does Science Say About Pet Allergies?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology
- June 25, 2025
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If spending time around dogs or cats makes your eyes water, your nose run, your skin itch or your breathing difficult, you’re not alone.
Pet allergies — allergic reactions to proteins found in an animal's skin cells, saliva or urine — affect 10% to 20%...
Are You Ruining Your Child's Chance To Avoid Food Allergies?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 10, 2025
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Out of concern, many parents might be spoiling their child’s best chance to avoid developing a food allergy, a new study says.
Allergy experts recommend children at risk of food allergies start being introduced to small amounts of highly allergenic foods starting a...
Advice In Teen TikTok Beauty Videos Can Lead To Skin Damage
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 10, 2025
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The TikTok video shows a teenage girl in braces applying a series of 14 beauty products to her face, an arsenal that costs nearly $350 all told.
It’s one of many such videos where girls share their beauty regimens — but then something goes wrong.
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Antibiotics Might Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma, Allergies
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 23, 2025
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Overuse of antibiotics might increase kids’ risk of developing asthma and allergies, by disrupting their gut bacteria during a crucial stage of child development, a new study says.
Ex...
Allergy Expert Gives Tips On Seasonal Allergies
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 18, 2025
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Spring has sprung, and the battle with seasonal allergies is underway in earnest.
But there’s a lot folks can do to manage their pollen-produced misery, according to
Seasonal Allergies Likely To Grow Worse Under Climate Change
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 11, 2025
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Spring is officially here, and with it comes watery eyes, stuffy noses and constant sneezing for people with seasonal allergies.
And climate change means things are only going to get w...
First Baby Born From Robot-Controlled IVF
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 11, 2025
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The world’s first baby conceived through robot-controlled fertilization has been born, researchers say.
The boy was born to a 40-year-old woman in Guadalajara, Mexico, following a previous
Eviction Bans Linked To Drop In Child Abuse Reports
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 11, 2025
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Eviction bans implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic had an unexpected positive benefit for America’s children, a new study says.
Reports of physical abuse, sexual abuse and child neglect all fell during U.S. eviction bans, researchers reported April 8 in the jou...
Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked To More Tick Species
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- March 24, 2025
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A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may also be caused by other tick species found in different parts of the U.S., a new report shows.
“Alpha-gal syndrome is relatively rare, but those who have it can have a full-on anaphylact...
How to Treat Spring Allergies: A Graduated Approach
- HealthDay Reporter
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology
- March 1, 2025
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Spring brings warmer weather, but for allergy sufferers, it also means sneezing, wheezing and itchy eyes. Instead of enjoying the season, you may be battling congestion and brain fog. So, what can you do to manage your spring allergy symptoms?
Spring allergy treatm...
Most Families Exclude Foods Linked to Allergies
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- January 21, 2025
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Most parents of a child with a food allergy opt to cut the offending food completely out of their homes.
However, that strategy is tied to an emotional toll, resea...
Check Your Pantry, Lay's Classic Potato Chips Recalled Due to Milk Allergy Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- December 20, 2024
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FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Holy chip! Frito-Lay has issued a limited recall of select 13-oz bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips due to the potential presence of undeclared milk, which could pose a serious health risk to individuals with a milk allergy....
Tools You Can Use to Control Winter Asthma, Allergy Symptoms
- HealthDay Reporter
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology
- December 18, 2024
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Winter is here, and that can make it difficult for those with asthma to control their symptoms.
The cold air that comes with cooler temperatures can contribute to asthma flare-ups, as can increased respiratory infections and seasonal allergies.
It’s essentia...
Allergies Have You Stuffed Up? Nose Fungi May Be to Blame
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- December 17, 2024
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There’s fungus among us, and it might be making allergies and asthma worse.
People with allergy sniffles and asthma have different fungal colonies in their noses than folks who d...
Wildfire Smoke Is Choking America's Cities -- Is Yours on the List?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- December 10, 2024
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Heavy smoke from wildfires more frequently chokes the skies over the Western United States, but cities farther to the east are no longer being spared, new research shows.
Canada’s unusually intense 2023 wildfire season smothered American cities as far off as Baltim...
There's Still Confusion on How to Spot, Treat Severe Allergic Reactions
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- October 25, 2024
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Anaphylaxis involves a sudden, potentially life-threatening reaction to an allergen, including even very small amounts of food allergens such as egg or peanut.
Now, two studies find that people with allergies, as well as those charged with their care, are often unsure w...
Planes' Air Ventilation Can't Spread Nut Allergens to Passengers: Study
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- October 16, 2024
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Folks with peanut allergies don’t have to worry that someone might be munching on the nuts during an airline flight, researchers report.
It turns out there’s no evi...
Some Chocolate Products Labeled 'Dairy-Free' Contain Milk, FDA Finds
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- September 19, 2024
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Consumers should be aware that some chocolate labeled as “dairy-free” actually contains milk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
This inaccurate labeling could put people with milk allergies in danger, the FDA noted.
About 13 of 210 chocolate ...
FDA Approves First Nasal Spray to Curb Anaphylaxis, An Alternative to Injections
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- August 9, 2024
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Folks nervous about administering a rescue shot for anaphylaxis finally have a new alternative in a nasal spray.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it has approved neffy, the first non-injected treatment for life-threatening allergic reactions...
Back-to-School Tips to Helping Your Kids Breathe Easier
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- August 3, 2024
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As kids and teens prepare to head back to school, parents might not have protecting their child's lung health on the top of their to-do lists. But experts say it should be.
“A new school year often means a new environment for students and staff, including new asthm...
Athletes Can Expect High Ozone, Pollen Counts for Paris Olympics
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 26, 2024
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Bad news for Olympians headed to Paris -- high levels of ozone pollution and grass pollen are likely during the upcoming games if hot, sunny weather prevails, researchers said.
Ozone levels in Paris and its environs tend to exceed World Health Organization (WHO) recommen...
FDA Warns Top National Bakery to Stop Listing Allergens in Products When They Aren't There
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- June 28, 2024
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent a warning letter to one of America's biggest bakeries, asking the company to stop claim...
Your Allergy Meds Come With Hazards: Be Aware
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 18, 2024
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People with seasonal allergies often turn to over-the-counter and prescription medicines to relieve symptoms like coughing, sneezing, runny nose, congestion and itchy eyes, nose or throat.
But they often aren't aware that these meds -- including antihistamines -- have as...
Watchdog Group Says U.S. Food Recalls Rose Again Last Year
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- April 25, 2024
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U.S. recalls of foods for salmonella, foreign objects or undeclared allergens are rampant nowadays and the highest they've been since 2020, a watchdog group warns.
"Everyone needs to do better: food producers, regulators and lawmakers,"said
Planning Safe Summer Camp Fun for Kids With Allergies & Asthma
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 13, 2024
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Preparing a kid for summer camp is already a daunting task, and it's even more complicated if your child has allergies or asthma, experts say.
"Kids with allergies and asthma need an extra layer of protection when they head off to summer camp,"said allergist
Know Your Spring Allergens and the Meds That Can Help
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 9, 2024
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Spring is in the air, and along with it loads of tree, grass and weed pollen.
Sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, runny nose and all the other miseries of seasonal allergies can prevent a person from fully enjoying the season of rebirth.
Worse, seasonal allergies also...
Dangerous Allergies? An Expert Gives Tips to Protect Yourself
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 1, 2024
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Allergic reactions can range from mild sneezing to life-threatening episodes where the throat closes and the airways tighten.
That's why people need to prepare themselves for any potential
Sun Plus Certain Foods, Meds Can Bring on 'Margarita Rashes'
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- March 11, 2024
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Slicing some fresh limes for that margarita savored in the sun could be a bad combo for some people's skin, dermatologists warn.
Folks can break out in what are nicknamed "margarita rashes" if they are skin-sensitive to certain fruits or vegetables and then get sun expos...
Food Allergies in College 101: Tips to Cope
- HealthDay Reporter
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology
- March 7, 2024
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Food allergies are difficult to manage at any age, but college students face complex challenges when it comes to navigating the dangers posed by the possibility of life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Is It Allergies or Sinusitis? Many Folks Are Misdiagnosed
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- February 28, 2024
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What if you'd been treated for years for a condition, only to find out that you'd long ago been misdiagnosed?
That's what's happening to a sizable number of Americans who are taking allergy meds (to little effect) when in fact they have chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), a ne...
What Is Chronic Sinusitis, and How Is it Treated?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- February 27, 2024
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Stuffy, sneezing, miserable: folks plagued by chronic sinusitis know the feeling all too well.
Experts at University of Cincinnati Health say it's also an all-too-common affliction, affecting an estimated 14.6% of Americans.
What is chronic sinusitis?
Spring Allergies Have Wide-Ranging Effects
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- February 17, 2024
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Spring allergies bring to mind thoughts of stuffy noses and watery eyes.
But allergies actually affect many different and interconnected systems within a person's body, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
"Spring allergens s...
Allergy Alert: What Could New Guidelines on Anaphylaxis Mean for You?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology
- January 23, 2024
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If you or someone close to you suffers from severe allergic reactions, you have probably heard there are new recommendations out that offer guidance on the diagnosis, management and treatment of an...
Mom's Opioid Use in Pregnancy Raises Child's Asthma, Eczema Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- January 18, 2024
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Fetal exposure to opioids may change a baby's immune system, triggering a rise in risks for eczema and asthma through early childhood, new research shows.
Children born to women who used opioids during pregnancy had much higher rates of eczema, as well as conditions such...
Mouse Study Hints at New, Safe Way to Counter Allergies
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- January 18, 2024
- Full Page
Allergic to peanuts? To cats? To pollen?
A new targeted therapy may have the potential to help a person ward off an allergic reaction prompted by the specific source of their allergy, Northwestern University researchers report.
The therapy uses nanoparticles to dea...
Could Inhaling a Statin Help Ease Asthma, COPD?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- January 5, 2024
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Drugs already used by millions to lower cholesterol might someday have a new role: Relieving asthma and COPD.
That's the hope of a new line of research underway at the University of California, Davis.
A study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health is seek...
Winter Is Prime Time for Indoor Allergies
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- December 26, 2023
- Full Page
Folks with allergies might want to breathe a deep, sneeze-free sigh of relief when winter rolls around.
Unfortunately, the cold weather that puts pollen-producing trees and grass to sleep can also keep a person cooped up inside -- increasing their risk of indoor allergie...
Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?
- HealthDay Reporter
- HealthDay Editors
- December 21, 2023
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Chances are you know at least one person who's given up eating gluten. Maybe you've even given it up yourself. But who can really benefit from a gluten-free diet?
"Gluten is one of the main proteins found in wheat, barley and rye," said Dr. Joseph Levy, a pediatric gastr...
Resolve to Keep Your Allergies, Asthma in Check in 2024
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- December 18, 2023
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If you're one of the 50 million Americans with asthma or allergies, 2024 is another year to redouble efforts to manage them.
But how?
"It's not always easy to get allergies and asthma under control,"allergist
Following Disasters, Untreated Mold Sends Many to Hospitals
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- November 13, 2023
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Climate change-driven hurricanes, floods and superstorms are threatening to create a surge in mold growth in people's homes, sickening residents and robbing them of breath.
Local hospitals witness a nearly twofold increase in diagnoses related to mold exposure following ...
Ragweed, Mold & More: Get Ready for Fall Allergies
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- October 14, 2023
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While the hot, dry summer may have offered a break to people with some environmental allergies, that reprieve could be over.
Ragweed and mold are in the air this fall.
"This summer was good news for people who are sensitive to mold and pollen as there were little o...
Seniors, Here Are the Meds That Can Harm Your Driving Skills
- HealthDay Reporter
- Amy Norton
- October 3, 2023
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Some common medications -- including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers -- may dull the driving skills of seniors, a new study finds.
Many different medication classes have been linked to the risk of driving impairment, as anyone who has ever read the label warn...
Kids With Eczema May Need Further Allergy Tests
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- September 29, 2023
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Some children who have a common form of eczema should also be tested for allergic reactions because they may have a second allergic-type eczema, a new study suggests.
While atopic dermatitis is common and usually develops by age 5, allergic contact dermatitis has simila...
FDA Wants More Data on First Needle-Free Antidote for Severe Allergic Reactions
- HealthDay Reporter
- Denise Mann
- September 20, 2023
- Full Page
In a surprising move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opted not to approve a needle-free alternative to the EpiPen for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.
Approval of the Neffy nasal spray was widely anticipated. An FDA advisory panel voted ...
Healthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From Asthma
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- September 11, 2023
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Babies who have more mature microbes in their gut are less likely to have allergy-related wheezing and asthma in early childhood, according to new research.
Back-to-School Tips on Preventing Asthma, Allergy Flares in Kids
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- August 12, 2023
- Full Page
Heading back to school requires supplies and planning for all, but if you're a parent of a child with allergies or asthma then you have even more to consider.
"The start of a new school year is exciting for some, but for parents of children with allergies and asthma, the...