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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.
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Which Allergens Are Peaking in Chicago Right Now and When Should You Move Indoors?
Some seasonal allergens are hitting their peak in the Chicago area, while others will likely hit in coming weeks and months this spring, according to allergy experts.
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Pollen Count Chicago: What's Highest Right Now and How to Find
As Chicago fully moves into the spring season, more people are experiencing allergies from pollen, trees, mold and weed, in search of ways to discover their daily levels before heading outside.
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Spring Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, Relief
Allergies make us miserable with the constant sneezing, watery, itchy eyes, running nose. Here’s what we found out about spring allergies — why we get them and the best ways to get relief.
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Seasonal Allergies ‘Heightened' Earlier This Year, Some Experts Say
Feeling like your spring allergies are intensifying early this year? You’re not alone.