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Allergy Shots Fast-Track Relief And Cut Costs
Allergy shots, an age-old treatment for allergy sufferers, are getting a shot in the arm from new research. This proven therapy saves money; accelerated schedules deliver relief in weeks, rather than months; and alternative methods are on the horizon. READ MORE
Love Your Pet—Not Your Allergy? Interventions Put a Leash on Miserable Symptoms
Good news for the millions of dog and cat lovers whose four-legged friends are causing them to sneeze and wheeze. Environmental interventions and allergy shots can help them live comfortably with their pets. READ MORE
Update on Egg Allergy and Influenza Vaccine
Based on a review of recent studies, and consistent with newly published guidelines, updated recommendations are provided regarding the administration of influenze baccine to egg allergic recipients. The risk of an allergic reaction to influenza vaccine in patients with egg allergy is very low, likely due to the very low amount of ovalbumin in the vaccines. Additional details can be found here
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Anaphylaxis from Substances Applied to the Skin
When trying to determine the cause of an anaphylactic reaction, physicians and patients generally consider substances that had been ingested or injected, but may fail to consider agents that had been applied to the skin. However, the systemic absorption of many topically applied substances is well known, and in fact is used as the drug delivery system of choice (via transdermal patches) for many items...Read more
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Ask ACAAI Experts your questions on asthma and allergy! AsktheAllergist@acaai.org
What are Allergic Shiners?
Q. My daughter, who suffers from nasal allergies, has large dark circles under both eyes and my mother-in-law is saying she looks like someone has given her "black eyes" or "shiners". Why does she have these, and what causes them?
A. Nasal allergy symptoms (allergic rhinitis) can really beat up some patients. Dark circles under the eyes are due to swelling and discoloration from congestion of small blood vessels beneath the skin in this area. This can give the appearance of having "gone a few rounds" on the playground...Read More
Do Food Allergens Remain on Objects?
Q. I am a school nurse and have been asked if cross contamination can occur from board games for children with food/skin allergens. The school's parent-teacher organization is questioning if they should provide new board games versus buying them used and/or taking donations. I am not sure how long allergens can remain on an item, hence my email to you. What would you recommend?
A. Yes, food allergens can certainly remain on objects. Skin contact by touching an object contaminated with the food may cause a reaction in the rare individual who is highly allergic. Washing the objects (in this case, games) with water & soap has been found to be sufficient. This would also apply to the hands of the players, particularly if they just ate that food. However, applying this precaution in the whole school might be unnecessary and may create phobia.
Link to Archived Questions and Answers
Disclaimer: This advice is not intended to diagnose or treat, but concerns general recommendations; the archived questions and answers may not reflect all of the current knowledge in our field. As always, consult with your own physician. |
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ACAAI awarded ACCME Accreditation with Commendation
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has been resurveyed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and awarded Accreditation with Commendation for six years as a provider of continuing medical education for physicians.
"The College received the highest, most prestigious level of recognition,” said ACAAI President Stanley Fineman, MD, FACAAI. "To achieve 'Accreditation with Commendation,' Level 3, which is a six-year term, providers must comply with all 22 criteria. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our Continuing Medical Education/Continuing Professional Development Committee, chaired by Tao T. Le, MD, MHS, FACAAI, and especially our staff under the leadership of Melanie Thorsen, MBAHC...Read more
FDA: Comment on Allergenic Extracts
The FDA is currently meeting to discuss whether a number of non-standardized allergenic extracts will remain available for use. To view a list of extracts under consideration for removal (nearly 600, in Table IV), recent meeting materials, and submit comments to the FDA click here
Public comment on this action has been extended to Spring 2012, from November 2011!
Current Standards of Care and Advances in Immunotherapy: Roundtable Discussion
"Listen in" on the opinions and insights of top leaders in the field. Program supported by Merck.
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COLA gets new Youtube channel!
New: Allergy Skin Testing COLA!
This new video is a discussion of allergy skin testing given by Dr. John Oppenheimer, who describes the current state of the art regarding the use of standardized and nonstandardized extracts to perform diagnostic skin testing. An emphasis is placed on the need for quality controls and regular performance proficiency testing of staff who perform skin testing. This is a practical, must-see video for all allergy professionals and staff who engage in diagnostic allergy skin testing.
To view this lecture (and more) now, go to COLA column on the member homepage!
Upcoming Conferences (note all times listed are Central time):
Jan 27 09:30 am: Rhinoscopy. Bill Dolen, MD
Jan 30 10:00am: Immunology Jeopardy. Christina Ciaccio, MD
11:00am: Specialized Eczema Care. Linda Schneider, MD
View a sample COLA podcast below:
Exercise induced asthma
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