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This spring allergy season in South Florida is described as more intense
Doctors from Miramar to Pinecrest say pollen from oak, elm, pine and palm trees are to blame. They attest this allergy season is more intense because it started early.
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This spring allergy season described as more intense
This spring allergy season seems to be worse compared to previous years. NBC6’s Marissa Bagg reports
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FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies
A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid severe reactions.
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Children with food allergies may get relief with new treatment
An injectable drug already approved for asthma and chronic hives protects against bad reactions to peanuts, eggs, milk, and other foods, early analysis shows.
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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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Pushing for change: why those living with food allergies say clearer food labels are needed
Food labels must identify, using its common name, the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food in in the ingredient list or immediately after or next to the list, in a separate “contains statement”.
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What I've learned about food allergies after my daughter's diagnosis
33 million Americans have food allergies, according to Food Allergy Research and Education. That’s about 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children.
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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