Omalizumab Reduces Concomitant Medication Use in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Many patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria treated with omalizumab were able to reduce their use of concomitant medications and achieve control of symptoms.
Allergies
Dog Allergen Exposures May Worsen Respiratory Outcomes in Pediatric Asthma
Respiratory outcomes among inner-city children with asthma may be linked to both dog allergen exposure and dog-associated nonallergen exposures.
Long-Term Eosinophilic Esophagitis Successfully Treated With JAK Inhibitor
Several treatments were attempted but failed to manage the patient’s conditions, including proton pump inhibitors, topical steroids, a restricted diet, and infliximab (3 doses) for arthritis.
Asthma, Eczema Risk Increases Among Children Exposed to Air Pollution
Children who are exposed to ozone and nitrogen dioxide air pollutants at birth and during early life may have an increased risk for incident asthma and eczema compared with children not exposed.
Individuals With Peanut Allergy May Not Need to Avoid Tree Nuts
Most individuals who are allergic to peanuts could tolerate tree nuts, but many avoid them.
FDA to Review Omalizumab for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
The FDA has accepted for filing the sBLA for omalizumab for the treatment of adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps who have had an inadequate response to intranasal corticosteroids.
Prenatal, Early-Life Air Pollutant Exposure Linked to Later Allergies
Exposures to candles, cats, and environmental tobacco smoke at certain timepoints were tied to allergies at 2 years.
Updated Eosinophilic Esophagitis Guidelines Encourage Interdisciplinary Collaboration
New guidelines on eosinophilic esophagitis management were recently developed with the aim of informing treatment decisions among pediatric and adult allergists and gastroenterologists.
Early Food Introduction May Prevent Development of Food Allergies
Factors identified in nonadherence included increased maternal age, nonwhite ethnicity, and lower maternal quality of life.
Allergic Disease, Eczema May Increase Risk for Hodgkin Lymphoma
The odds of Hodgkin lymphoma were increased with any prior allergic disease or eczema alone.
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