A less invasive alternative to allergy shots may provide relief to millions of allergy sufferers, in the form of an under-the-tongue drop. A recent study has found that the drops work as well as shots to relieve allergies, and may be better tolerated than the needle. Allergy shots are commonly used to treat children with… [Continue Reading]
Under the Tongue Drops May Be Less Invasive Alternative to Allergy Shots
May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sublingual Immunotherapy Supported for Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma
March 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Allergies and asthma are growing medical issues, and patients are seeking new treatments. A new study reports there is reasonably strong evidence for the effectiveness of sublingual immunotherapy for the two conditions, which is approved in other countries. The treatment involves exposing patients orally to small doses of the allergen, which gradually reduces their allergic… [Continue Reading]
Exposure to Pollen During Late Pregancy Increases Asthma Risk in Kids
January 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Asthma can be a serious health problem in young children, and researchers have now discovered a risk factor for the condition. An increased risk of asthma occurs in women who are exposed to high levels of pollen during the last stages of their pregnancy. A woman’s exposure to high pollen levels in late pregnancy increases… [Continue Reading]
New Pill in Development to Allow Celiac Patients to Eat Gluten
December 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
People with celiac disease are unable to eat gluten, a component of a number of grains, which is extremely limiting for their diet. Scientists are now working on developing a pill that would help them digest the compound, avoiding the harmful allergic reaction. Scientists are reporting an advance toward development of a pill that could… [Continue Reading]
Quick and Portable Test for Allergens Developed
December 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
To verify on-the-go that foods don’t contain allergens, researchers have developed a portable device for people to carry with them. The device attaches to a cell phone, and gives a laboratory-quality result in 20 minutes. Are you allergic to peanuts and worried there might be some in that cookie? Now you can find out using… [Continue Reading]
Chemical Found in Water, Fruits, and Veggies Linked to Food Allergies
December 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A chemical used in pesticides finds its way into our bodies, and new research suggests that it could be responsible for an increase in food allergies. A new study suggests that the compound reduces food tolerance, increasing allergies, which can cause severe health problems. Food allergies are on the rise, affecting 15 million Americans. And… [Continue Reading]
Spice Allergies More and More Common
November 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The increasing use of spices in cooking and cosmetics may be to blame for a rising number of allergy cases, allergists say, many of which go undiagnosed. Imagine a world where you could never dine away from home, wear makeup, smell of sweet perfumes or eat a large percentage of food on store shelves. According… [Continue Reading]
Hypoallergenic Geraniums Will Ease Plant-Lovers’ Allergies
September 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Scientists are developing hypoallergenic houseplants that do not produce pollen, described in a new report. The new variety is particularly long-lived, and is altered to lack the male parts of the flower that produce the allergen. New research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal BMC Plant Biology shows how targeting two bacterial genes into… [Continue Reading]
Protein Family Found to Be Behind Allergic Reactions
August 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Severe allergies are a big problem for sufferers. Understanding what happens in the body during a reaction could allow scientists to develop drugs to block the process, potentially saving lives. Researchers have make a big step towards this goal: a new study has identified over 30 proteins that play a role in allergic reactions in… [Continue Reading]
Sneezing Essential to Reset Nose’s Function
August 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Scientists are beginning to understand the biological function of a sneeze. By studying the mechanical forces of the reflex on the tiny hairs that line the nasal cavity, a research team has concluded that sneezing may function to reset the nasal environment. Who would have thought that our noses and Microsoft Windows’ infamous blue screen… [Continue Reading]