What Is Immunotherapy?

Immunotherapy is a preventive treatment for allergic reactions to common substances. The goal is to: Reduce symptons caused by allergies/asthma Reduce/eliminate the need for medications (especially steroids) Prevent progression of allergies/asthma How It Works...
Donate Allergy-Free Food to Florence Victims

Donate Allergy-Free Food to Florence Victims

Our friends at Kids with Food Allergies wrote an excellent post about how to help those affected by Hurricane Florence. Read it below or find it on their site by clicking here. Hurricane Florence has made landfall and is having a devastating effect on the Carolinas...
RECALL: Dymista nasal spray

RECALL: Dymista nasal spray

On August 7th, the manufacturer of Dymista nasal spray announced a voluntary recall due to the possibility of broken glass in the neck area of the bottle. In the notice shared with Premier Allergy, it states that the risk to patients is low. No reports of any adverse...
FDA RECALL: Montelukast tablets

FDA RECALL: Montelukast tablets

This post is adapted from the FDA Press Announcement. Read the original post here. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers and health care professionals about a voluntary recall of one lot of Montelukast Sodium Tablets – lot number MON17384,...
8 Fun Ways to Teach Children About Food Allergies

8 Fun Ways to Teach Children About Food Allergies

Our friends at kidswithfoodallergies.org, have written a great post about some fun ways for children to be able to learn about food allergies. Check it out below! Teaching your child about food allergies is an important part of keeping them safe. Young children can...
Birth Defects and Asthma

Birth Defects and Asthma

Swedish study confirmed link between birth order and risk of childhood disease. Is it better to be the first-born or the younger child? The answer– at least when it comes to certain diseases– is something Swedish researchers may now know. A study from the Karolinska...
Guidelines for People with Nasal Allergies

Guidelines for People with Nasal Allergies

For the one in six Americans bothered by nasal allergies, new guidelines have been issued to help doctors diagnose and treat their sniffles and sneezes. The recommendations from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation spell out the...