If you're part of the 10% of adults who experience large local reactions to stings from insects like bees, wasps and yellow jackets, relief may be in sight. A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health and published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology found that venom immunotherapy prevents large local reactions to insect stings in people whose reactions were frequent and severe. . read more.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Food allergies on a stick: The risks of summer eating
Most people would rather not know what goes into the corndog they consume at the summer carnival. For the 12 million Americans with food allergies, avoidance of certain foods is a must for safely eating their way through summer events. State fairs, sporting events, music festivals and even family picnics are ripe with dangers for those with food allergies. Questions about ingredients, food preparations and the threat of cross-contamination can leave even a savvy allergy-avoider uncertain. . read more.
Tips to Remember: Traveling with Allergies and Asthma
If you have allergies or asthma, you know that allergens travel with you wherever you go. Whether you are planning a visit to family or have vacation plans far from home, think about where you are going, what you will be doing and how you will get there. PACK right to stay safe. Plan ahead. Anticipate problems and hidden allergens. Continue taking your medications on schedule. Keep your allergist's phone number and other emergency contact information on-hand. . read more.
“Summer break” doesn’t apply to asthma medications
Doctors aren’t sure why some asthma patients stop using their medications during the summer. There is no evidence that supports taking a break. In fact, stopping medications can put you at higher risk for an asthma attack. This so-called ‘drug holiday’ leads to a spike in hospitalizations and emergency department visits due to asthma, especially among children and young adults. . read more.
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