One jab to ward off asthma, eczema and hay fever (New Kerala) - Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:22:55 GMT London, Sep 29: A Swiss firm has developed a vaccine that it says can ward off common allergies such as asthma, eczema and hay fever. The vaccine by Cytos Biotechnology has been tested on humans and contains harmless DNA similar to that found in the TB bug, reported the online edition of Daily Mail.
Questions and answers on allergies (The Star Online) - Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:15:46 GMT C URRENTLY, one out of three Malaysians suffer from some form of allergy. What are the most common allergic diseases in Malaysians, especially amongst infants and children?
Make your home a healthy place to live (The Olympian) - Sat, 30 Sep 2006 19:16:44 GMT Is your home a healthy place to live? Do members of your household have allergies or asthma, get frequent headaches or feel sick often? If so, you might want to check the "Do-it-Yourself Home Environmental Assessment" booklet available from Thurston County.
Mold health risks (Lexington Herald-Leader) - Sat, 30 Sep 2006 07:18:30 GMT Symptoms: When inhaled, mold spores can trigger many symptoms, including aggravated asthma; cough; irritated throat; headache; red, swollen nasal passages; eye irritation; runny nose; sneezing; and skin rash.
Fall Season Tough For Children With Asthma (KFYR-TV Bismarck) - Thu, 28 Sep 2006 02:51:11 GMT Going back to school is supposed to be an enjoyable time for kids, and especially for their parents. But for kids with severe asthma, it can also be scary. More than six times as many asthmatic kids end up in the emergency room during early fall than during the summer.
Tests may help answer questions about GMOs and allergies (EurekAlert!) - Fri, 29 Sep 2006 21:01:39 GMT EAST LANSING, Mich. -- The potential of genetically engineered foods to cause allergic reactions in humans is a big reason for opposition to such crops. Although protocols are in place to ask questions about the allergy-causing possibilities, there has been no test that offers definitive answers.
Allergic Rhinitis Associated With Decline In Work And School Performance (Medical News Today) - Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:07:10 GMT Allergic rhinitis (AR), more commonly known as "hay fever" can have a profound impact on the daily lives of sufferers beyond its physical effect -- including psychological well-being, sleep quality, and ability to learn and process cognitive input, according to a new article scheduled to appear in the on-line issue of Allergy and Asthma Proceedings. [click link for full article]
Eat To Live: Goodbye to allergy attacks? (UPI) - Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:24:25 GMT WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Two springtimes ago at a conference in New Orleans the American Society for Microbiology was given a ground-breaking briefing.
New push: Flu shots for kids with asthma (Detroit News) - Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:23:28 GMT STERLING HEIGHTS -- Jennifer Sornig makes sure her 6-year-old daughter, Mya, wears sunscreen in the summer and a helmet when riding her bike.
Fall allergies (ABC 7 Chicago) - Mon, 02 Oct 2006 23:04:57 GMT Many allergy-sufferers say this season is one of the worst they've experienced. Dr. Mary Kay Tobin, an allergy specialist from Rush University Hospital, takes a look at what's causing the problems and has some suggestions for coping with the symptoms.
Healthy homes could be the trend of the future (News 10 Now) - Sun, 01 Oct 2006 15:33:43 GMT According to the American Lung Association, 90 percent of our time is spent indoors. With houses being built more tightly, the number of people being diagnosed with allergy related diseases is increasing.
By Dr. Gary S. Sy (Manila Bulletin) - Tue, 03 Oct 2006 16:44:24 GMT ASTHMA tends to be regarded as a condition of the young, particularly children, and indeed it is very much more common in children, as we have seen. But there are some patients who develop asthma for the first time in their later year. Often to their great irritation.
Flu Vaccine Recommended for People With Asthma (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) - Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:25:00 GMT With flu season just around the corner, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is recommending that people with asthma and other chronic health conditions receive a flu vaccination as soon as possible.
Mold allergy (Mayo Clinic) - Wed, 04 Oct 2006 04:46:12 GMT Mold allergy is less common than you'd think, given the thousands of types of mold in the environment. Out of all those types, though, only a few dozen cause an allergic reaction.
GMOs And Allergies: Tests May Help Answer Questions (Medical News Today) - Wed, 04 Oct 2006 03:05:08 GMT The potential of genetically engineered foods to cause allergic reactions in humans is a big reason for opposition to such crops. Although protocols are in place to ask questions about the allergy-causing possibilities, there has been no test that offers definitive answers. [click link for full article]
Experimental ragweed therapy offers allergy sufferers longer relief with fewer shots (EurekAlert!) - Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:21:28 GMT Americans accustomed to the seasonal misery of sneezing, runny noses and itchy, watery eyes caused by ragweed pollen might one day benefit from an experimental allergy treatment that not only requires fewer injections than standard immunotherapy, but leads to a marked reduction in symptoms that persists for at least a year after therapy has stopped, according to a new study in the October 5 issue
Allergy Vaccine: 6-Shot Cure? (WebMD) - Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:38:48 GMT Allergy sufferers got at least two ragweed seasons of relief after only six weekly shots of an experimental vaccine.
Hay Fever Treatment Hailed (New York Times) - Thu, 05 Oct 2006 03:46:31 GMT A new allergy treatment may offer long-term relief from hay fever with only six weekly shots instead of injections once or twice a week over three to five years, researchers reported. The technique may also be applied to other substances that lead to allergic reactions, said Peter Creticos of the Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center in Baltimore, leader of the research team. The treatment
New allergy vaccine provides long-lasting hay fever relief after just 6 weeks of shots (EurekAlert!) - Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:21:38 GMT Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have successfully used an experimental DNA-based vaccine to protect against ragweed allergies, commonly known as hay fever, after just six injections. Patients receiving the vaccine showed an average 60 percent reduction in allergy symptoms compared to those receiving a placebo.
Analysis: Dynavax's Allergy Shot Promising (RedNova) - Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:09:09 GMT By STEVE MITCHELL Dynavax's experimental vaccine appears to prevent hay fever symptoms for at least two years after just six injections, a significant improvement over conventional allergy shots that can require several years of weekly inoculations.
Analysis: Dynavax's allergy shot promising (UPI) - Wed, 04 Oct 2006 22:24:05 GMT WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Dynavax's experimental vaccine appears to prevent hay fever symptoms for at least two years after just six injections, a significant improvement over conventional allergy shots that can require several years of weekly inoculations.
Flu Vaccine Recommended For People With Asthma (Medical News Today) - Wed, 04 Oct 2006 07:08:40 GMT With flu season just around the corner, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) is recommending that people with asthma and other chronic health conditions receive a flu vaccination as soon as possible. Each year, millions of people in the United States get influenza. [click link for full article]
Ragweed Allergy Vaccine Effective For At Least One Year (Medical News Today) - Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:14:35 GMT A new vaccine trial has been shown to protect people from ragweed pollen allergy for at least one year, according to an article in the New England Journal of Medicine. This experimental treatment requires just six injections, once a week. Current treatments require taking several medications each day throughout the ragweed season. [click link for full article]
Allergy Sufferers Offered Longer Relief With Fewer Shots Using Experimental Ragweed Therapy (Medical News Today) - Sat, 07 Oct 2006 03:11:33 GMT Americans accustomed to the seasonal misery of sneezing, runny noses and itchy, watery eyes caused by ragweed pollen might one day benefit from an experimental allergy treatment that not only requires fewer injections than standard immunotherapy, but leads to a marked reduction in symptoms that persi [click link for full article]
New Allergy Vaccine Provides Long-lasting Hay Fever Relief After Just 6 Weeks Of Shots (Science Daily) - Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:29:57 GMT Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have successfully used an experimental DNA-based vaccine to protect against ragweed allergies, commonly known as hay fever, after just six injections. Patients receiving the vaccine showed an average 60 percent reduction in allergy symptoms compared to those receiving a placebo.
Greenville named nation's fall allergy capital (WIS News 10 Columbia) - Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:02:19 GMT Changing leaves and cooler temperatures aren't the only signs that autumn is here. For many people, itchy eyes and runny noses mark the beginning of fall. But if you depend on a drug store remedy to ease your allergy suffering, you may want to take a second look at the label.
Ragweed Therapy Offers Allergy Sufferers Longer Relief with Fewer Shots (Kansas City InfoZine) - Fri, 06 Oct 2006 11:00:44 GMT "As many as 40 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies caused by airborne pollens produced by grasses, trees and weeds," says NIH Director Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D. "Finding new therapies for allergy sufferers is certainly an important research goal."
Owning pets cuts allergy risk: study (Sydney Morning Herald) - Sun, 08 Oct 2006 01:10:06 GMT Some people prone to allergies keep their homes pet-free, a study shows - but such "avoidance" of furry companions only partly explains the lower allergy risk found among pet owners.
Asthma Foundation Makes Santa's Work Easier (RedNova) - Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:22:39 GMT WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Claus can cross one item off his list this holiday: finding toys for children who have asthma and allergies.
Asthma Foundation Makes Santa's Work Easier (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) - Tue, 10 Oct 2006 04:05:00 GMT Santa Claus can cross one item off his list this holiday: finding toys for children who have asthma and allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has already done the work for him by launching a creative new program to certify products as "asthma friendly®."
Surviving, but sweltering (Honolulu Star-Bulletin) - Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:39:41 GMT AS VOG CONTINUES to blanket Hawaii's skies, residents suffering from respiratory ailments are being told to seek air-conditioned spaces and to take all of their allergy or asthma medication.
Children of allergy sufferers prone to same problem: study (People's Daily) - Thu, 12 Oct 2006 02:53:00 GMT Infants, whose parents suffer from allergies that produce symptoms like wheezing, asthma, hay fever or hives, risk developing allergic sensitization much earlier in life than previously reported, according to a study by U.S. researchers.
Children Of Allergy Sufferers Prone To Same Problem (Science Daily) - Sat, 14 Oct 2006 18:53:50 GMT Infants whose parents have allergies that produce symptoms like wheezing, asthma, hay fever or hives risk developing allergic sensitization much earlier in life than previously reported, according to a study by Cincinnati researchers.
Local asthma rates on the rise (Visalia Times-Delta) - Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:03:23 GMT Victoria McLelland's 8-year-old daughter, Taylor, loves the family's poodle, and all she ever wants to do is walk the dog around her Visalia neighborhood.
Bipolar Ionizer provides air purification. (ThomasNet) - Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:59:10 GMT Balancing output of positive/negative ions, Sterionizer creates 109 ions/sec from 12 Vdc power source drawing 20 mA. Diagnostic LED indicates that correct level of ions is created. System reduces static electricity, cleans air for asthma and allergy sufferers, and prevents biological and viral contamination. It is available as standalone unit for desktop use or can be integrated into
New inhalers help asthma sufferers breathe easier (KING 5 Seattle) - Tue, 17 Oct 2006 01:06:44 GMT An asthma attack is a frightening ordeal, but imagine reaching for your inhaler and it's empty. It's a scary situation that experts say is all too common, but now patients have a new option.Â
New drug target for asthma, allergies and cancer identified (New Kerala) - Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:29:54 GMT Washington, Oct. 18 : Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University have identified the mechanism by which S1P, a bioactive molecule involved with allergy, inflammation and cancer, is transported out of mast cells.
Potential New Therapeutic Target for Asthma, Allergies and Cancer (Newswise) - Tue, 17 Oct 2006 22:24:47 GMT Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have identified how a bioactive molecule involved with allergy, inflammation and cancer is transported out of mast cells, according to findings published online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Baby's Breaths May Hold Asthma Clues (WebMD) - Wed, 18 Oct 2006 22:13:43 GMT The quality of newborn babies' breaths may help predict their odds of developing asthma by their 10th birthday.
Allergy Drug Allegra Cleared for Kids (RedNova) - Thu, 19 Oct 2006 01:24:21 GMT Sanofi-aventis said Wednesday it has been approved for U.S. sales of allergy drug Allegra in children as young as 2 years of age.
Potential New Therapeutic Target For Asthma, Allergies And Cancer (Medical News Today) - Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:07:49 GMT Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have identified how a bioactive molecule involved with allergy, inflammation and cancer is transported out of mast cells, according to findings published online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [click link for full article]
Hospitals clean out allergy, asthma triggers (Milford Daily News) - Sun, 22 Oct 2006 07:09:20 GMT It's no surprise a severe asthma attack can force someone to go to the hospital. It might surprise some to learn chemicals and substances commonly found inside hospitals can cause asthma or trigger asthma attacks.
Potential New Therapeutic Target For Asthma, Allergies And Cancer (Science Daily) - Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:09:03 GMT Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have identified how a bioactive molecule involved with allergy, inflammation and cancer is transported out of mast cells, according to findings published online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
New Asthma Medicine Targets Vulnerable Inner-city Children (Science Daily) - Mon, 23 Oct 2006 14:08:31 GMT UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of a handful of top research institutions evaluating a promising new medication researchers hope can reduce the severity and frequency of asthma attacks in inner-city children, a population known to have a high prevalence of severe asthma.
KXAN Allergy Forecast Center (KXAN 36 Austin) - Mon, 23 Oct 2006 13:24:59 GMT Updated 10/19/06 - 6:00 pm Allergy Report Get the latest pollen counts regularly from Dr. J.H. Van Bavel & Dr. Bernard Crosby, Allergy and Asthma Associates. The data is updated each weekday, but is not available on weekends.
Mold is a big threat to allergy sufferers in the fall (News 10 Now) - Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:29:28 GMT Just because spring allergy season might have gotten the best of a lot of us, doctors say it doesn't necessarily mean fall will be just as bad. But things are already starting to pick up.
Study: New allergy vaccine lasts longer (Northwest Herald) - Sat, 28 Oct 2006 06:52:11 GMT News this month of a new allergy vaccine being studied by Johns Hopkins University researchers generated a lot of patient attention. So, how does this compare to other allergy shots you’ve heard about?
That flu shot protects more than just you (The News Journal) - Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:58:49 GMT Of all the health shortcuts you take — eating on the run, forgoing exercise, skimping on sleep — neglecting to get immunized is one of the hardest to make excuses for, unless an allergy to eggs or other problem precludes it.
'Blow the Whistle on Asthma' Walk (KLAS Las Vegas) - Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:22:55 GMT Thousands of Southern Nevadans who suffer with asthma can attest to the fact that it's no better here than where they came from. A local asthma specialist and a patient tells the Eye on Health team about this common and often life-threatening condition.
