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How to better manage spring allergies
As spring arrives, so do seasonal snuffles! Despite yellow pollen all around us during spring, there are ways to mitigate seasonal allergy symptoms. NBCLA’s Lynette Romero speaks with Dr. Salima Thobani.
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FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies
A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid severe reactions.
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Children with food allergies may get relief with new treatment
An injectable drug already approved for asthma and chronic hives protects against bad reactions to peanuts, eggs, milk, and other foods, early analysis shows.
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FDA rejects first needle-free alternative to EpiPens, calling for additional research
The move came as a surprise: In May, an FDA advisory committee voted to recommend approval of the drug for children and adults.
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Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' 8-month-old son Bronze rushed to hospital after allergic reaction
Brittany Mahomes shared that her and Patrick Mahomes’ 8-month-old son Bronze recently had a scary trip to the emergency room, which occurred not long after learning he has a severe peanut allergy.
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Some tick bites can make you allergic to red meat
Alpha-gal syndrome, or AGS, is a serious allergic condition that can be caused by a tick bite. Here’s what you need to know.
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Eczema to hay fever: The ‘allergic march' shows how allergies can progress in kids
A large study confirms that the development of allergies in young children can follow a predictable path, giving doctors and parents a clue about what’s to come.
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Dylan Dreyer Reveals Son Calvin, 6, Has Celiac Disease: ‘He Was Just in Constant Pain'
“I want him to still be able to enjoy food and not just settle for something,” she says. “There’s a lot of recipes that just don’t have gluten.”
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A Skin Patch to Treat Peanut Allergies? Study in Toddlers Shows Promise
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
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Allergies in the Sky: Airlines Are Pressed to Treat Severe Reactions
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering updates to emergency kits that would require airlines to carry on board EpiPens, pediatric doses of antihistamines and medicine to reverse opioid overdoses.
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Adults Are Getting Allergies for the First Time. Thanks, Climate Change.
A ‘pollen storm’ and longer allergy seasons are sending a growing number of adults in search of relief.
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No, Honey Doesn't Cure Pollen Allergies: How to Treat Allergy Symptoms Naturally at Home
Eating honey may not help with seasonal allergies, but these home remedies, habits and over-the-counter drugs can relieve symptoms during pollen season.
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‘Allergy Capitals' 2023: These Are the 10 Worst U.S. Cities for Anyone With Pollen Allergies
Residents of certain cities may be sneezing and coughing more than others this allergy season.
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The No. 1 Thing to Know Before Using a Neti Pot — and More Safety Tips, From an Allergist
Allergy season is here, and you may be turning to nasal saline irrigation for relief. Here are quick tips for doing so safely, from a doctor.
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Here's Why You Should Start Taking Seasonal Allergy Meds Sooner Than You Think
Don’t wait until spring to get the upper hand on your allergy symptoms
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FDA Adds Sesame to List of Major Allergens That Must Be Declared on Food Labels
More than 1.6 million people in the U.S. are allergic to sesame, some so severe that they need injections of epinephrine, a drug used to treat life-threatening reactions
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How to Participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a national effort to make Halloween safer for kids with food allergies and other medical conditions.