Is there a link between IBS and Food Allergy? In a study published in Nature titled “Local Immune response to food antigens drives meal-induced abdominal pain”, the authors explored the link. IBS(Irritable bowel syndrome) is very common and a difficult to treat condition associated with GI symptoms following a meal. The relationship between these food […]
New Food Allergy Treatments
New food allergy treatments are on the horizon, notably for biologic medications. Multiple studies are underway evaluating whether biologic medications can help increase the amount patients with food allergy can consume before having an allergic reaction. Other studies are evaluating biological therapy with oral immunotherapy (OIT). Xolair and Ligelizumab There have been several studies with […]
Mango Allergy can come in many flavors
Mango allergy is not commonly reported, but it can cause adverse reactions. Hypersensitivity reactions to other fruits are commonly reported, particularly apples, stone fruits and bananas. The fruit mango (Mangifera indica) belongs to the family Anacardiacae and is often, regarded as the ‘king of fruits’. Mangoes are delicious simply peeled and eaten plain. They are also good […]
Strawberry Allergy can come in many flavors
Strawberry allergy is not commonly reported, but it can cause adverse reactions. Hypersensitivity reactions to other fruits are commonly reported, particularly apples, stone fruits and bananas. Strawberry fruit contain the allergenic Fra a proteins, members of the pathogenesis-related 10 protein family that causes oral allergic syndrome symptoms. Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a popular fruit consumed worldwide. […]
New Eosinophilic Esophagitis Treatments
New Eosinophilic esophagitis treatments are currently being studied. As of today, there are no eosinophilic esophagitis treatments that are FDA approved. On the horizon is Eohilia Budesonide Oral Suspension for Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Plus there are many other ways that EoE can be treated, but there are no official medications yet. Here we will discuss new eosinophilic […]
Tiger Woods Allergies, passed to his son Charlie
Tiger Woods allergies are something he’s dealt with his whole career. With a recent video out that show his similarities with his son Charlie, apparently he has allergies as well. From club twirls to fist pumps to allergies, even Tiger Woods can’t believe the similarities between him and his son, Charlie Back early in his […]
Gefapixant for Chronic Cough by Merck
Gefapixant is a selective P2X3 receptor antagonist being currently developed by Merck for chronic unexplained cough. Chronic cough is a significant issue for many patients. It is estimated that between 5-10% of the population has it at one time. Many patients with chronic cough have underlying allergies that cause post nasal drip, asthma or acid […]
JAK inhibitors for asthma, a new treatment option
JAK inhibitors for asthma are currently being studied. Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by intermittent episodes of wheezing, chest tightness and cough. Many of the inflammatory pathways implicated in asthma involve factors that activate the Janus Kinase (JAK). The discovery of the Janus kinases activator of transcription (STAT) signaling pathway was […]
PEG Allergy and Vaccine Allergy
PEG allergy has become an important topic since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. There are 2 messenger RNA vaccines that have been approved in multiple countries around the world. Pfizer Covid Vaccine and Allergy Moderna Covid Vaccine and Allergy There are 3 adenovirus vector vaccines as well. Johnson and Johnson Covid Vaccine and Allergy Since the vaccine […]
Should you taken an antihistamine before allergy shots?
An antihistamine before allergy shots may help prevent adverse reactions. Allergy shots is the only potential disease modifying treatment for allergic diseases (oral immunotherapy is also as well). The typical process of allergy immunotherapy involves regular administration of increasing doses of sensitizing allergy to a targeted maintenance dose. Allergy immunotherapy can come in different routes, […]