FDA Approves First Treatment for Peanut Allergy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Palforzia (Peanut [Arachis hypogaea] Allergen Powder-dnfp; Aimmune Therapeutics) for the treatment of peanut allergy.
Allergic Disorders
Variable Patch Test Results in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis Receiving Dupilumab
Investigators sought to determine the effect dupilumab has on patch testing results and improvement of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with allergic dermatitis.
Antihistamine-Releasing Contact Lens Looks Promising in Phase 3 Trials
Results from two phase 3 studies evaluating an investigational antihistamine-releasing contact lens (etafilcon A with ketotifen 0.019mg) showed that the treatment may benefit patients who need vision correction and also suffer from ocular allergies.
Montelukast Plus Levocetirizine vs Monotherapy in Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Montelukast plus levocetirizine demonstrated a significant reduction in mean daytime nasal symptom scores compared with montelukast monotherapy.
Allergy, But Not Asthma, Risk Increased in Children of East Asian Descent
Children of East Asian-born parents had an increased risk for allergic rhinitis and aeroallergen sensitization compared with children of Caucasian ancestry.
Relationship Between Atopic Disorders May Be Age Dependent
Although allergic sensitization and hay fever rates increased as children grew older, the rates of asthma dropped.
Prenatal vitamin D may increase pediatric allergic rhinitis risk
Prenatal vitamin D is associated with an increased risk for allergic rhinitis in children born to African American women, but not white women.
Intranasal corticosteroid treatment confirmed for nasal congestion with seasonal allergic rhinitis
Intranasal corticosteroids are the current guideline-preferred treatment recommendation for nasal congestion.
Exposure to mold and dampness may increase risk of asthma and rhinitis
Exposure during infancy was associated with increased risk up to 16 years of age, especially for nonallergic disease.
Stat consult: Allergic rhinits
Allergic rhinitis is the twelfth most common diagnosis made at family physician visits.
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