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Study shows children not introduced to egg at one year were more likely to have egg allergy at 6 years NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Allergists and pediatricians have recommended since 2017 that parents start to introduce peanut product around the time their…

Study showed no increase in allergic sensitization over 15 years, in more than 5,000 kids with asthma NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Studies have shown that climate change has been partly responsible for longer growing seasons and larger pollen loads, leading to speculation…

Un estudio muestra que la prueba de alergia a la penicilina durante el embarazo puede ayudar a evitar enfermedades producidas por infecciones en bebés NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Es bien sabido que 9 de cada 10 estadounidenses que creen ser alérgicos…

Study shows penicillin allergy testing during pregnancy may help avoid infant illness from infection NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – It’s well known that 9 of 10 Americans who believe they are allergic to penicillin are not allergic. It’s also known that broad…

Kathleen May fue elegida presidenta electa NUEVA ORLEANS (8 de noviembre de 2021). El alergista Mark Corbett, MD, de Louisville, KY, fue designado como presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI) en la Reunión científica anual del ACAAI el 8 de…

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 11, 2021) (BPT) – What’s in those delicious holiday cookies? How come it’s hard to breathe… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 11, 2021) (BPT) - What's in those delicious holiday cookies? How come it's hard to breathe while decking the halls? Is…

A little advance planning goes a long way to keeping everyone safe and healthy ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 23, 2021)… A little advance planning goes a long way to keeping everyone safe and healthy ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 23, 2021) – Lots of people are…

Study shows more than 50% of products did not declare sesame on the label ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 15, 2021) – In 2021, the US Congress passed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education & Research Act which, among other things, added sesame to the…

Don’t say “resolutions” – just assign yourself a few tasks ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 17, 2021) – New Year’s resolutions can feel overwhelming, and guilt-inducing if you can’t keep them. This year, why not assign yourself a few tasks to keep your…

Show your love by helping your sweetie prevent allergy and asthma flares ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 18, 2022) – It all feels eerily familiar. A Valentine’s Day that will involve helping to keep our sweethearts safe from COVID-19, and for those with allergies…

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 22, 2022) – Spring allergies are a tale as old as time – but the ferocity with which they land can sometimes pack a surprise punch for those who suffer with allergy symptoms. “People still have Covid on their minds,”…

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 19, 2022) – From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts were concerned that people with asthma would not only be more likely to contract the virus, but they would also be more severely affected by the respiratory nature…

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 5, 2022) – In the past two years, COVID-19 has provoked anxiety throughout the world for people worried they and their loved ones would get the virus and suffer tragic consequences. Two new studies in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and…

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 25, 2022) – Pregnant women and new mothers are often presented with information on the benefits of breastfeeding their infants. A new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of American College of Allergy, Asthma and…

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 8, 2022) – Summer hasn’t officially arrived, but the heat has already been turned up in many parts of the United States. That means allergy and asthma symptoms can feel particularly out of control. “People assume spring and fall are…

If your allergy and asthma symptoms are keeping you from summer fun, make an appointment with an allergist for proper… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 23, 2022) – This year, after several years of cancelled 4th of July events due to Covid-19, there’s a good chance…

Prior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (3 de agosto, 2022) – Las semanas previas al comienzo del curso son de mucho ajetreo para las familias, que dedican…

Prior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL.  (August 3, 2022) – The weeks before school begins are busy for families — full of shopping for supplies and getting…

A new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology showed misleading content generated a higher amount of user interaction… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 10, 2022) – Want to build a spice rack for your kitchen? Pull up a YouTube video to see how it…

Do your kids enjoy a good scare on Halloween? It’s not the best idea to combine Halloween scares with allergy… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (September 28, 2022) – Do your kids enjoy a good scare on Halloween? Do they also suffer from allergies or asthma?…