Asthma
Conference Coverage
Ragweed SLIT tablets improve asthma outcome scores in patients with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
There were no adverse events from ragweed SLIT tablets unique to children with or without asthma.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves first generic albuterol inhaler
The FDA had recently released guidance on steps companies need to take to submit complete applications for products like this.
Latest News
Peanut OIT-induced eosinophilia may eventually resolve
The findings of this study may help identify biomarkers of persistent eosinophilia despite oral immunotherapy.
Conference Coverage
Acid-suppressant medications in infants with bronchiolitis raises later allergy risk
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA issues stronger warning on neuropsychiatric event risk linked to montelukast
The new boxed warning advises health care providers to avoid prescribing montelukast for patients with mild symptoms.
Opinion
Can this patient get IV contrast?
Patients with seafood allergy have a higher rate of reactions to iodinated contrast, but not at a higher rate than patients with other food...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA okays first generic of ProAir HFA
Generic albuterol sulfate inhalation is indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in people aged 4 years or older who have...
News
FDA okays Palforzia, first drug for peanut allergy in children
Palforzia will carry a boxed warning on the risk of anaphylaxis, and initial doses can be given only by certified professionals in certified...
Latest News
Despite PCV, pediatric asthma patients face pneumococcal risks
Conjugated valent pneumococcal vaccines won’t completely protect kids with asthma from invasive pneumococcal disease.
From the Journals
Fast, aggressive eczema treatment linked to fewer food allergies by age 2
Infants treated with corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis within 4 months of onset had half the food allergies as those treated later.
From the Journals
Atopic dermatitis in egg-, milk-allergic kids may up anaphylaxis risk
Egg- and milk- allergic patients with atopic dermatitis had more incidents of anaphylaxis; no impact seen in cases of peanut allergies.