Asthma Management Better by the Allergist

Treatment outcomes are better and less expensive when allergists directly provide asthma care or coordinate a care team, compared to when an allergist is not involved. More than 80% of all resources for asthma treatment are used by 20% of patients with poorly controlled asthma... read more.

Dust mite allergy

Dust mite allergy — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of allergy to dust mites... read article.

Pet allergy: What to do for relief

Pet allergy — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of allergy to animals... read article.

Your chance to comment on Food Allergy Guidelines

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is seeking public comment on a draft of Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy. To review the guidelines and participate in the open comment period... click here.

Asthma affects 7.85% of the U.S. population

Asthma affects about 7.85% of the U.S. population, increasing at a rate of 0.5% every three years. Researchers said rates vary significantly by state, with Louisiana reporting the lowest at 5.04% and Rhode Island the highest at 10.68%... read article.

A Child's Allergies Are Serious but Can Be Treated Effectively

It starts with a telltale sniffle, itchy eyes and an occasional cough. You think your little one is getting a cold but... the runny nose seems never to leave... an allergist can best treat your child if symptoms become moderate to severe... read article.

Explore the link between allergies and asthma

End Allergy and Asthma Misery - It's Worth a Shot! Assess your risk for asthma, and learn how to lower that risk. New online slide show and quiz explores the relationship between allergies and asthma and the role of allergy shots.

NIH Study Looks At Long-Acting Asthma Drugs For Children

Almost 7 million children in the U.S. have asthma. A study found that certain long-acting asthma drugs were more likely to be the best add-on therapy for children whose asthma isn't well controlled by other drugs. An individualized treatment plan is the best approach... read article.

Kids With Food Allergies Need Medicine Nearby

Some children with food allergy are at risk for potentially fatal allergic reactions because they don't have their lifesaving epinephrine medication on them at school... read article.

Asthma Rates Rising Across the U.S.

Asthma rates are increasing across the United States, a new government study shows, but certain states have significantly lower rates of the respiratory disease... read article.

Severe Allergic Reaction To Meat May Not Be Rare

Eating meat may be a much more common trigger for anaphylaxis -- a severe and potentially deadly allergic reaction -- than previously thought, according to recent research... read article.

Hey, parents, be on the alert for signs -- early signs -- of an asthma attack

Parents can hope all they'd like. But they can't assume that their children's early asthma-attack symptoms will simply go away. Of course, first they have to learn to recognize the symptoms as such -- and then they have to learn what to do about them... read article.

SLICE OF LIFE: Teaching Toddlers About Food Allergies

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), up to two million or 8% of children in the United States are estimated to have food allergies. The most common triggers are cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish and tree nuts... read article.

Is Your Kid Truly Allergic? Tests Add to Food Confusion

Many kids whose allergies were diagnosed on the basis of blood or skin tests alone may not be truly allergic to those foods, experts say... read article.

Air Canada ordered to create nut-free buffer zones

Canada's largest airline has been ordered to create a nut-free zone on flights to accommodate passengers with serious nut allergies. Air Canada has been given 30 days to come up with a plan to create a "buffer zone" when passengers with nut allergies warn them ahead of time... read article.