FDA Approves Disposable Contacts With Antihistamine for Allergic Conjunctivitis
Acuvue Theravision with Ketotifen reduced ocular itching within 3 minutes and the response was sustained for up to 12 hours after lens insertion.
Allergic Disorders
Clinical Challenge: Bilateral Itchy, Watery Eyes
A 22-year-old woman presents to urgent care for evaluation of a rash around both eyes. The patient notes that the rash is accompanied by slight tearing of the eyes and runny nose. Can you make the diagnosis?
A Case of Sudden-Onset Dysphagia During Lunch, Unresolved by PPIs
A patient presenting with sudden-onset dysphagia and vomiting initially is diagnosed with GERD but does not respond to PPIs. What is your diagnosis?
Stat Consult: Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-Mediated Food Allergy
This review provides a concise overview of the types, causes, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and treatment of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergies.
Exploring Autoimmunity in Asthma: A Clinical Overview Plus Q&A
Although asthma and autoimmune disease are thought to have mutually exclusive pathogeneses, they both result from a dysregulated immune system.
Rash Following Medication Change Prompts Evaluation of Excipient Allergy
The patient developed a generalized maculopapular rash approximately 3 hours after receiving warfarin.
Food-Induced Anaphylaxis Admissions Increased from 1998 to 2018
From 1998 to 2018, there was an increase in hospital admissions for food-induced anaphylaxis in the United Kingdom.
Allergists Affirm Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines for Most
Researchers provide reassurance regarding potential allergic reactions to mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations from Pfizer and Moderna.
Osteoarthritis, NSAID Allergy Are Risk Factors for Opioid Use Disorder
Researchers assessed whether patients with osteoarthritis and NSAID allergies have higher odds of developing opioid use disorder, and identified next steps to be considered for this patient population.
Clinicians Report Widespread Flaws in Antibiotic Allergy Documentation
Family physicians and pharmacists identified areas for improvement in antibiotic allergy documentation to prevent the prescribing of suboptimal treatments.
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