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Does Your Child Have Seasonal Allergies or a Cold?

Posted 13 days ago by Drugs.com

SATURDAY, May 12 – It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference. "Runny, stuffy or itchy noses; sneezing; coughing; fatigue; and headaches can all be symptoms of both allergies and colds, but when parents pay close attention to minor details they will be able to tell the difference," Dr. Michelle Lierl, a pediatric allergist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, said in a hospital news release. "Children who have spring or fall allergies have much more itching of their noses; they often have fits of sneezing and usually rub their noses in an upward motion," she explained. "They also complain about an itchy, scratchy throat or itchy eyes, whereas with a cold, they don't." When people have allergies, their nasal discharge is usually clear and ... Read more

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MEDA Announces Dymista Approved by the FDA

Posted 2 May 2012 by Drugs.com

Göteborg, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2012 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Dymista, a new patented product for treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). In several clinical studies, Dymista has consistently showed a rapid and more complete symptom relief than standard treatment. "Allergic rhinitis is an increasing problem. Many patients have severe symptoms that cause inability to work and live a normal life. Dymista can offer an effective treatment for patients suffering from these symptoms”, said Anders Lönner, CEO of Meda AB. “The approval of Dymista represents an important achievement for Meda's clinical development groups in the US and Europe. Meda's franchise in the allergy area is strengthened and gives opportunities for the company to grow and establish collaborations in the field. Dymista will be available in the US during the second half of ... Read more

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Teva Announces FDA Approval of QNASL (beclomethasone dipropionate), a New Nonaqueous Nasal Aerosol, for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

Posted 26 Mar 2012 by Drugs.com

JERUSALEM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 26, 2012 - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved QNASL Nasal Aerosol, a new, “dry” nasal aerosol corticosteroid that treats seasonal nasal and year-round nasal allergy symptoms in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. The product is expected to be available by prescription in April 2012 and will be the first marketed nonaqueous or “dry” nasal aerosol in a product category that reports annual sales of $2.5 billion.1 QNASLTM is delivered as a once-daily, pressurized, HFA-propelled nonaqueous aerosol that is environmentally friendly2 and offers a built-in dose counter. “There are some patients with allergic rhinitis who report dissatisfaction with the currently available therapies,” said Gary N. Gross, MD, FACAAI, practicing allergist and co-founder of the Dallas Asthma an ... Read more

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FDA Approves Zetonna (ciclesonide) Nasal Aerosol for Allergic Rhinitis

Posted 24 Jan 2012 by Drugs.com

FRIDAY, January 20, 2012 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Zetonna (ciclesonide) nasal aerosol to treat the symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. Ciclesonide is a corticosteroid first approved for nasal use as Omnaris in October 2006. Zetonna nasal aerosol is formulated with a hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) propellant in a delivery system designed to dispense ciclesonide medication as a fine dry mist in a small volume (50 mcL) to a patient's nose, which may be able to reduce sensory effects such as back-of- the-throat run-off and run-out out of the nose that can occur with aqueous-based corticosteroids. A large phase III clinical study investigated 74 mcg or 148 mcg doses of ciclesonide nasal aerosol once-daily in 1,111 patients, 12 years of age and older with perennial allergic rhinitis ... Read more

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Hay Fever Symptoms Worse in Spring Than Summer: Study

Posted 26 Dec 2011 by Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Dec. 23 – Hay fever symptoms – itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose – are worse in the spring than summer even when pollen counts are the same, according to a new report. In the study, researchers compared daily pollen counts during the 2007 and 2008 hay fever seasons with daily symptoms reported by hay fever sufferers living around Leiden in the Netherlands. The study participants were also tested for other common allergies, including birch pollen, house dust mites, dogs and cats. The investigators found that hay fever symptoms matched the concentration of pollen in the air and also the amount of medication taken by the participants. They took more medication on days with high pollen counts and severe hay fever symptoms and less medication on days with low pollen counts and milder hay fever symptoms. But hay fever symptoms were reportedly worse during the spring than ... Read more

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Health Tip: Using a Nasal Spray for Allergies

Posted 18 Aug 2011 by Drugs.com

-- A nasal spray can help many allergy sufferers find relief from symptoms, but it's important that the spray be used correctly. The American Academy of Family Physicians mentions these suggestions when using a nasal spray: It may take as long as two weeks before you notice the spray's full effect. At least once per week, wash the canister that delivers the spray. Before you spray, sniff air into each nostril to allow the medication to go deep inside the nose. Aim the spray straight toward the back of your head. If used correctly, the spray shouldn't leak from your nose or down your throat. Stop using the spray for a few days if you have a nosebleed or feel pain in the nose. Use the medication as directed by your doctor, and store it out of direct sunlight. Read more

Kids' Eczema, Hay Fever Linked to Allergic Asthma Later

Posted 20 Apr 2011 by Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, April 20 – New research finds that adults who suffered from eczema as children – especially if they also had hay fever – are nine times more likely to have allergic asthma when they're in their 40s. The findings are based on about 1,400 adults who have been followed for five decades as part of Australia's Tasmanian Longitudinal Health Study. The study participants were assessed in 1968, when they were 7 years old, and then again in 2004 when they were about 44 years of age. "In this study we see that childhood eczema, particularly when hay fever also occurs, is a very strong predictor of who will suffer from allergic asthma in adult life," lead study author Pamela Martin, a University of Melbourne graduate student at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, said in a university news release. "The implications of this study are that prevention and rigorous treatment of ... Read more

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Firstborn Kids Seem to Have More Food Allergies, Hay Fever

Posted 21 Mar 2011 by Drugs.com

SUNDAY, March 20 – Firstborn children may be more likely to suffer from certain types of allergies, finds a new study. Japanese researchers surveyed parents of more than 13,000 children aged 7 to 15 and found that a child's birth order did not seem to affect the prevalence of asthma or eczema. However, firstborn children were more likely to have hay fever, pink eye due to allergy and food allergy. In fact, the investigators found that the prevalence of food allergy was 4 percent in firstborn children, 3.5 percent in second-born children and 2.6 percent for children born later. "It has been established that individuals with increased birth order have a smaller risk of allergy. However, the significance of the effect may differ by allergic diseases," first author of the study, Dr. Takashi Kusunoki, of the pediatrics department at Shiga Medical Center for Children and Kyoto University, ... Read more

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Allergies Linked to Lower Brain Cancer Rate in Study

Posted 7 Feb 2011 by Drugs.com

MONDAY, Feb. 7 – If you suffer from allergies, take heart: Researchers say you may be less likely to develop a tough-to-treat brain cancer, possibly because your immune system is on high alert. It's not clear how this knowledge might improve prevention or treatment of brain cancer, but the study's lead author said the findings pave the way for further research. "We need to do more studies to really get at that underlying mechanism. Then we might be able to do things that would influence people who might have a higher risk or may have a family history," said Bridget J. McCarthy, a research associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The lesions studied are known as gliomas, the most common type of adult brain tumor. They account for more than half of the 18,000-plus malignant brain tumors diagnosed in the United States every year, according to the U.S. ... Read more

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Sneezing Again? Avoid Ragweed

Posted 22 Aug 2010 by Drugs.com

SUNDAY, Aug. 22 – If you've been sneezing your way through August, ragweed may be the culprit. Ragweed season usually starts around mid-August and tends to torment allergy sufferers until the first frost sets in. Because ragweed counts are the highest between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. on hot, dry and windy days, consider avoiding outdoor activities during that time, says an expert from the Saint Louis University Medical Center. Seasonal allergy triggers abound, and knowing which ones affect you can help you avoid them to reduce the risk of annoying symptoms such as sneezing, stuffy nose and itchy eyes, Dr. James Temprano, assistant professor of internal medicine at the university, said in a university news release. If you're not sure what's causing the problem, consider a skin test to determine which allergens are affecting you, Temprano suggested. For these tests, he said, doctors place ... Read more

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Allergies Dampen Sex Lives

Posted 25 Jan 2010 by Drugs.com

THURSDAY, Sept. 10 – Having allergies can take a toll on your sex life, new research shows. When polled, 83 percent of people with allergic rhinitis said it affected their sexual activity at least sometimes, with almost 18 percent of those affected saying their allergies nearly always got in the way of a satisfying sex life. "I was kind of surprised that it made that much of a difference," said study author Dr. Michael Benninger, chairman of the Head and Neck Institute at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Commercials for allergy relief products tend to focus on helping people get back to enjoying an active lifestyle, such as taking their kids to the park, Benninger said. Rarely is there mention of sex lives, and that could be because it's an area that has been studied so little, he noted. Allergic rhinitis, also called hay fever, affects 10 to 40 percent of the U.S. population, according ... Read more

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Shots Relieve Children's Hay Fever, Cut Expenses

Posted 17 Jan 2010 by Drugs.com

SATURDAY, Jan. 16 – Allergy vaccinations reduce total health-care costs in children with hay fever by one-third and drug prescription costs by 16 percent, according to a 10-year U.S. study. Researchers compared the medical claims for 2,770 children with hay fever (allergic rhinitis) who received allergy vaccinations with the claims of 11,000 children with allergic rhinitis who didn't receive allergen immunotherapy. "This large-scale, comparative effectiveness study of health outcomes clearly demonstrates the benefits of allergen immunotherapy for children with allergic rhinitis. Findings are even more impressive considering the results were based on 'real world' health-care delivery, rather than on treatment provided within a tightly controlled clinical trial," study author Cheryl Hankin, president and chief scientific officer of BioMedEcon, said in a news release. The study will be ... Read more

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Keep Asthma, Allergies at Bay for the Holidays

Posted 6 Dec 2009 by Drugs.com

SATURDAY, Dec. 5 – They're not Scrooges, but people with allergies and asthma can have bad reactions to certain holiday traditions and need to take special steps to prevent sneezing and wheezing, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). Those who are allergic to live evergreens may choose to decorate with artificial plants, but both live and artificial trees can trigger symptoms, experts say. They offer the following hints to help people avoid allergy and asthma symptoms over the holiday season: Some allergies are triggered by terpene, which is found in the oil or sap of live evergreen trees, wreaths and garlands. Other allergy sufferers may react to mold or pollen on trees and natural decorations. The ACAAI suggests washing pollen and mold off live trees, especially the trunk, with a garden hose and leaving the tree in a bucket of water in the ... Read more

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Meda Receives FDA Approval of New Astepro (azelastine HCl) Nasal Spray 0.15%, the First and Only Once-Daily Nasal Antihistamine

Posted 2 Dec 2009 by Drugs.com

SOMERSET, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ – Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Astepro (azelastine HCl) Nasal Spray 0.15%, for the treatment of the symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (SAR and PAR). New Astepro Nasal Spray 0.15% is the first nasal antihistamine to offer convenient once-daily dosing for patients who suffer from seasonal allergies. Astepro Nasal Spray 0.15% relieves rhinitis symptoms, including nasal congestion, without an added decongestant such as pseudoephedrine and is formulated with azelastine, a leading nasal antihistamine in the treatment of seasonal rhinitis in the U.S. The product will be available in pharmacies in early October. Approximately 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. Seasonal allergic rhinitis occurs during a specific season, ... Read more

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FDA Approves Xyzal For Use In Children Age Six Months And Older For The Relief Of Perennial Allergic Rhinitis And Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

Posted 2 Dec 2009 by Drugs.com

ATLANTA and BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ – UCB and sanofi-aventis U.S. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Xyzal (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) for children age six months and older for the relief of symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis (indoor allergies) and chronic idiopathic urticaria (chronic hives) and for children age two years and older for symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (outdoor allergies). Until now, Xyzal , a once-daily prescription antihistamine in both tablet and liquid formulations, has been used to treat symptoms of indoor and outdoor nasal allergies, as well as chronic idiopathic urticaria in patients age six years and older. "There are options for treating nasal allergies in young children, one of which is Xyzal . The availability of a liquid treatment with the established safety and efficacy of Xyzal ... Read more

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