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Managing Seasonal Allergies

Posted 4 days ago by Drugs.com

SUNDAY, May 19 – Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Richard Waguespack, clinical professor in the university's division of otolaryngology, said a wet spring often results in a robust summer allergy season. However, some simple strategies can help people manage symptoms such as sneezing, wheezing and coughing, he added. "Tree pollen has been bad for several weeks now, but grass pollen season is not far off," said Waguespack in a university news release. "For allergic people in the South, a big problem is that there's no break between tree and grass pollen season. Then, right after grass pollen season comes weed pollen season, which doesn't generally end until the first good frost." The best defense against allergies is to avoid ... Read more

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Protect Your Kids From Pollen Allergies: Expert

Posted 28 Apr 2013 by Drugs.com

SATURDAY, April 27 – Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms, an expert says. "There are different types of allergies, but if you notice that your child has more symptoms and reactions during the spring it's a clue that they have a pollen allergy," Dr. Joyce Rabbat, a pediatric allergist at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, said in a Loyola news release. Symptoms of pollen allergies – which are most likely to be worse on dry, windy days – include itchy eyes, sneezing, stuffy/runny nose, coughing and asthma. "If your child's allergy symptoms are interfering with his or her daily life, there is no reason to let the child suffer. Allergy symptoms are very treatable. Some people think it's just something they need to 'live with' but ... Read more

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Oral Allergy Treatment May Ease Asthma, Hay Fever, Study Finds

Posted 26 Mar 2013 by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, March 26 – Spring is here, and so are seasonal allergies. For the millions who suffer from hay fever or asthma in the United States, a new under-the-tongue treatment may hold promise. Pills and drops designed to desensitize the immune system to allergens could bring some of these allergy patients relief, a new research review finds. The review, published March 27 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, pulled together 63 studies on so-called sublingual immunotherapy. The therapy, commonly used in Europe and Asia, essentially allows people to get traditional allergy shots in the form of pills or drops that dissolve under the tongue. The principle is the same: Expose the immune system to extracts of the substance causing a person's allergy – grass pollen, for example – until it builds up a tolerance. Right now, no under-the-tongue allergy products are approved in ... Read more

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Acupuncture May Help Ease Hay Fever

Posted 18 Feb 2013 by Drugs.com

MONDAY, Feb. 18 – Hay fever sufferers may find some relief with acupuncture, a new study suggests, though the therapy's appeal in the "real world" is yet to be seen. The study, of 422 people with grass and pollen allergies, found that those randomly assigned to a dozen acupuncture sessions fared better than patients who did not receive the procedure. On average, they reported greater symptom improvements and were able to use less antihistamine medication over eight weeks. The advantage, however, was gone after another eight weeks, according to findings reported in the Feb. 19 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. Still, that doesn't necessarily mean that acupuncture's benefits fade, said lead researcher Dr. Benno Brinkhaus, of Charite-University Medical Center in Berlin. Hay fever symptoms were much better in all three study groups by week 16, and Brinkhaus said that's probably ... Read more

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Fast Food Tied to Asthma, Eczema and Hay Fever in Kids

Posted 14 Jan 2013 by Drugs.com

MONDAY, Jan. 14 – Kids who eat fast food three or more times a week are likely to have more severe allergic reactions, a large new international study suggests. These include bouts of asthma, eczema and hay fever (rhinitis). And although the study doesn't prove that those burgers, chicken snacks and fries cause these problems, the evidence of an association is compelling, researchers say. "The study adds to a growing body of evidence of the possible harms of fast foods," said study co-author Hywel Williams, a professor of dermato-epidemiology at the University of Nottingham, in England. "Whether the evidence we have found is strong enough to recommend a reduction of fast food intake for those with allergies is a matter of debate," he added. These finding are important, Williams said, because this is the largest study to date on allergies in young people across the world and the ... Read more

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Can Allergies Thwart Fatal Colon Cancer?

Posted 18 Oct 2012 by Drugs.com

THURSDAY, Oct. 18 – A new study suggests that people who suffer from both hay fever and asthma may be less likely to die from colon cancer. The research found that people with both hay fever and asthma were 17 percent less likely to die from colon cancer compared with people who have neither condition. But individuals with hay fever or asthma had little reduction in their risk of fatal colon cancer, according to the report. People with hay fever and asthma are primed to develop allergic responses, which is why they have hay fever and asthma in the first place. The new theory is that they also mount an allergic response to colon cancer cells, said study author Eric Jacobs, strategic director of pharmacoepidemiology at the American Cancer Society in Atlanta. "We are trying to understand how the immune system might be helping to slow down or prevent cancer," Jacobs said. "Further research ... Read more

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Does Your Child Have Seasonal Allergies or a Cold?

Posted 14 May 2012 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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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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