EAACI Position Paper on the Role of Mobile Heath in Allergy Management
A task force created by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology released recommendations and an action plan for the potential of mobile health in allergology.
Allergies
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.
NSAID Allergy May Increase Risk for Opioid Use Disorder
Patients with low back pain or osteoarthritis who reported adverse drug reactions to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have significantly higher odds of receiving prescriptions for opioids and developing opioid use disorder.
Lanadelumab Reduces Attack Rate in Hereditary Angioedema
Significant reduction in attack rate compared with placebo seen for 3 dose regimens of lanadelumab.
ACAAI: Almost 2% of Children Have Milk Allergy
Among children with food allergy, 53% of infants have milk allergy vs 15% of teens.
Avocado Implicated in Several Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome Cases
FPIES is a gastrointestinal food-associated hypersensitivity that often affects infants and toddlers and is marked by vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, and pallor.
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.
Asthma Hospitalization Risk in Children From Grass, Weed, and Other Pollens
Grass, other weeds, and unclassified pollen were significantly associated with increased risk for asthma hospitalization in young children.
Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy reduces mite sensitization in infants
Mothers who take high doses of vitamin D during pregnancy reduce sensitization of their infants to mites at 18 months.
