A new molecular analysis reveals that many patients labeled as cockroach-allergic may actually be reacting to shared proteins found across mites, seafood, and insects, highlighting the need for more precise allergy diagnostics. Study: Cockroach sensitization and its hidden links to mite and food allergens. Image Credit: kaninw / Shutterstock A recent study published in Scientific Reports … Read more
Consider closing your windows when pollen levels are high (Image: Alamy/PA) With the dreaded hay fever season looming, many Britons are already stocking up on tissues and eye drops in preparation. We consulted several GPs to discover what measures can be taken now to stay ahead of increasing pollen levels, hopefully preventing weeks of sneezing, … Read more
A Stronger, Longer Allergy Season Is Here For > 100 million Americans affected by asthma and allergy, the spring season brings more than just blooming flowers and warmer days—it also means itchy eyes, constant sneezing, and a steady stream of over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medications.1 With that being said, this upcoming allergy season has started earlier … Read more
Michael A. Bernstein, MD, can’t contain his curiosity when he hears the common claim: This is the worst allergy season ever. “I feel like the current season is always said to be ‘the worst’ for allergies, but it’s difficult to know how bad any season is until it’s actually over,” said Bernstein, a pulmonologist at … Read more
Children of immigrants from India were more likely to develop atopic diseases if born in the United States or Canada than those who emigrated with their parents, according to new research published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global. Additionally, parents overall had lower rates of conditions like asthma and food allergies than … Read more
Allergies Linked to Migraine Risk: New Research Table of Contents Allergies Linked to Migraine Risk: New Research Allergies Linked to Migraine Risk: New Research The Allergy-Migraine Connection: What You Need to Know Key Findings at a Glance Did You Know? Behind the Numbers: The Research Methodology What This Means for Patients and Clinicians pro Tip: … Read more
Archyde Allergies Linked to Higher Migraine Risk: New Research Sounds the Alarm Millions of Americans suffering from allergies may also be at increased risk for migraines, according to a recent meta-analysis published in the International Archives of Allergy and Immunology. Experts are urging doctors to consider this connection when treating patients. Published April 4, 2024 … Read more
TOPLINE: Allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and allergic conjunctivitis are associated with a significantly increased risk for migraine, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODOLOGY: Researchers searched databases to identify observational studies that examined the association between allergic diseases and migraine. They focused on 10 cohort and case-control studies with … Read more
TOPLINE: Among women, the use of systemic hormonal contraceptives is independently associated with an increased likelihood of having allergic rhinitis, a study showed. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data from 46,205 women in the United States (average age, 30.9 years) to examine associations between the use of systemic hormonal contraceptives and the risk for rhinitis, which encompasses … Read more
In a recent, cross-institutional study partially funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers report that healthy human airways are at higher risk for dehydration and inflammation when exposed to dry air, an occurrence expected to increase due to global warming. Inflammation in human airways is associated with such conditions as asthma, allergic rhinitis and … Read more