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- Five Million Hay Fever Sufferers Putting Health At Risk, UK
Over five million of the 13 million hay fever sufferers across Britain could be taking inappropriate medicines, putting their health at risk. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of (RPSGB) is encouraging people experiencing the symptoms of hay fever to visit their community pharmacist after new research revealed that the public often misdiagnose the condition and fail to get the correct treatment.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:00:00 PDT - Autumn Mite Trigger Asthma, Australia
As the leaves fall, the dust mite population in your bedroom could well be on the rise. Research from Sydney's Woolcock Institute of Medical Research shows that dust mite levels can increase 2-3 fold during late autumn, compared with summer levels.1 According to National Asthma Council Australia director, Dr Janet Rimmer, a respiratory physician and allergist, that's bad news for the vast numbers of Aussies with dust-mite triggered allergy or asthma.
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:00:00 PDT - Avoid Allergens To Reap The Rewards Of Gardening
The beauty of budding plants and bouquet of aromas are sources of satisfaction for many gardeners. For allergy sufferers, though, gardening can be as much a chore as pursuit of passion. Pollen from trees, shrub and grasses can cause an onslaught of allergy symptoms, including sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion and in some cases, an asthma attack.
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 PDT - Is Champagne Allergen Free?...
Is champagne allergen free? Well, it certainly is if you have a yeast sensitivity. In the April issue of Foods Matter, the UK's only magazine for those with allergies or intolerances - Hayley Tink examines potential allergens in wine and how to avoid them. Plus - the practical management of atopic eczema in children - and research reports, allergen free recipes and product assessments.
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:00:00 PDT - Rite Aid Pharmacists Can Help Patients Breathe Easier, Manage Symptoms And Find Relief This Allergy Season
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans spend their spring season coughing, itching and sneezing, thanks to allergies. For those seeking relief, Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide have launched a two-month comprehensive initiative to help seasonal allergy sufferers understand and manage their reactions to allergens and survive the season.
Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:00:00 PDT - Joint Statement On FDA Investigation Of Singulair From The AAAAI And ACAAI
Leadership from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology released the following statement in response to the Thursday announcement of a Food and Drug Administration investigation into Singulair:There are no data from well-designed studies to indicate a link between Singulair and suicide.
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:00 PDT - Troublesome Allergens Thrive In Humid Weather
About 40 million Americans suffer from "hay fever," a disease that allergists prefer to call "allergic rhinitis," because HAY is not to blame and FEVER is rarely a symptom.
Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT - Cedars-Sinai Pulmonologist Offers Commonsense Advice On Coping With A Prolific Allergy Season In California
California's generous winter rains have set the stage for a spectacularly lush spring-and a potentially severe allergy season, says Zab Mosenifar, M.D., medical director, Women's Guild Lung Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. "The trails are magnificent," notes the longtime mountain runner, who just completed his 26th Catalina Marathon. "I'd never seen the flowers I saw along the Santa Monica trails this season. The landscape is absolutely luscious.
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:00:00 PDT - Auriga Laboratories Announces The Launch Of Extendryl(R) PEM And Extendryl(R) GCP
Auriga Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB: ARGA), a specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today the launch of Extendryl® PEM and Extendryl® GCP. The two new products will be marketed under the Extendryl brand name which consists of prescription products to treat various cough, cold, and allergy symptoms. The prescription respiratory market is valued at more than 8 billion dollars in sales and more than 68 million prescriptions are written annually in the US.
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:00:00 PDT - Dr. Hugh A. Sampson Elected President Of The American Academy Of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
Hugh A. Sampson, MD, FAAAAI, was elected President of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) during its 2008 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. He will serve as President through March 2009. The AAAAI is the largest professional medical specialty organization in the United States representing allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic disease.
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:00:00 PDT - Relief "In Sight" For Allergy Sufferers
For many of the nation's 40 million contact lens wearers, seasonal ocular allergy symptoms such as itching, tearing, and redness caused by contact lens wear, often hit them during the time that they want to be wearing their lenses for outdoor sports, exercise, and socializing. This increase in incidences of lens discomfort causes many to use rewetting drops more often, wear their lenses less frequently, or switch back to glasses.
Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT - New Survey Suggests Cultural Ambivalence To Allergies Leaves Many Suffering Needlessly
Indoor and outdoor allergies affect about 50 million people in the United States.(1)(2) Yet, according to "Attitudes About Allergies," a national telephone survey, allergies are often disregarded as a nuisance: in today's society allergies get little respect. As a result, allergy sufferers continue to cope needlessly with not only the physical impact of allergies, but the emotional effects as well.
Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT - Allergies Dramatically Impact Sufferers' Moods And How They Feel About Themselves
A new Harris Interactive phone survey conducted among 1,000 allergy sufferers, 1,000 consumers (both allergy sufferers and non-sufferers) and 300 physicians shows that beyond the sneezing, sniffling and watery eyes, allergies also have deep and emotional impacts on a sufferer's mood and self-perceptions.According to "Attitudes About Allergies," 62 percent of allergy sufferers say their allergies affect their mood.
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:00:00 PDT - Wholesnax Recalls Some Products Because They Contain Soya Lecithin, Which Is Declared As Lecithin, UK
Wholesnax has recalled some batches of its chocolate coated brazils, peanuts, raisins, peanuts and raisins and mixed nuts and raisins because they contain soya lecithin which is declared as lecithin in the ingredients list. The products, therefore, are unsuitable for people with a soya allergy. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert. Anyone with a soya allergy is advised not to eat these products.
Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:00:00 PDT - Breaking Down The Barriers To Good Asthma Care
Asthma UK is launching a set of new healthcare booklets which will help people from South Asian communities, who have been admitted to hospital with a potentially life-threatening asthma attack, avoid future emergency admissions. There are over 200 emergency admissions for asthma a day in the UK and people from South Asian communities are three times more likely than white people to be admitted to hospital for their asthma.
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