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
Epinephrine 0.15 mg, 0.3 mg Injections Now Available for Anaphylaxis Treatment
Symjepi (epinephrine) 0.3mg and 0.15mg Injections are now available in retail pharmacies, according to Sandoz.
Kounis Syndrome: Prevalence and Epidemiology in the United States
The overall prevalence of Kounis syndrome in the United States is 1.1% among patients hospitalized for allergic/hypersensitivity/anaphylactic reactions, with a 7.0% rate of all-cause inpatient mortality.
IgE Reactivity to Cockroach Varies in Children With Asthma and Rhinitis
Immunoglobulin E reactivity varies significantly in children with asthma and rhinitis in allergic reactions to cockroaches.
Novel Topical Steroid Delivery System Shows Efficacy in Nasal Polyps
The fluticasone exhalation delivery system is a novel topical steroid delivery system that is an important adjunct therapy for sinonasal inflammatory disease.
Dupilumab Approved for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Dupixent (dupilumab; Sanofi and Regeneron) as an add-on maintenance treatment in adult patients with inadequately controlled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis.
Higher vs Standard Dose Steroid After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Nasal Polyposis
There is no significant increased benefit in using a higher-dose nasal steroid spray compared with the standard dose after endoscopic sinus surgery in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis.
Electronic Consults for Allergy/Immunology Decreased In-Person Wait Time
E-consults used more often than in-person consults for adverse drug reactions.
OCuSOFT Lid Scrub Allergy Available for Ocular Seasonal Allergy Relief
OCuSOFT Inc. announced the availability of OCuSOFT Lid Scrub Allergy Eyelid Cleanser in pre-moistened pads for use in patients with allergic conditions.
Staphylococcus aureus Linked to Food Sensitization in Eczema
Children with S aureus were more likely to have persistent egg and peanut allergy independent of eczema severity
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