The US Food and Drug Administration approved Pataday to become OTC. It approved Pataday OTC through a process called a prescription to OTC switch. Pataday Twice Daily Relief (olopatadine HCL ophthalmic solution/drops 0.1%) is for the temporary relief of itchy and red eyes due to pollen ragweed, grass, animal hair or dander and Pataday Once […]
Fish Oil Supplementation during Pregnancy
Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy could help protect against asthma/wheeze in the offspring. The diagnosis of asthma has doubled in recent decades. It know affects as many as 1 in 5 young children in the U.S. and Europe. Attempts to prevent it include encouraging breast feeding, administering probiotics and reducing exposure to allergens, although this […]
Hemp seed allergy
Cannabis is a flowering plant and its most widespread species is Cannabis sativa. Hemp seed is a variety of the Cannabis sativa species that is grown for the industrial uses of its derived products. Cannabis as a drug and hemp are both derived from the same species and contain the psychoactive component THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), but they are […]
Cat vaccine to prevent allergies in owners
A cat vaccine is being developed to decrease the amount of allergy that cats produce. Cats are found in about 25% of households in the United States and allergy to cats is found in approximately 10% of the population. The major cat allergen found in saliva and dander is called Fel d 1, and this […]
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS): Fact & Fiction
Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a rare condition defined by a severe systemic reaction to mast cell derived mediators. Mast cells are effector cells of the immune system. These cells produce a variety of proinflammatory mediators and participate in a number of different pathological conditions. In patients the risk of developing severe anaphylactic (hypersensitivity) events […]
Gut microbiome in food allergy
The gut microbiome (bacteria) can play a strong role in food allergies. Food allergy is a clinical and public health problem that affects up to 10% of the US population. It is defined as an adverse health effect arising from a specific immune response that occurs on exposure to a food. IgE food mediated allergy […]
Bethenny Frankel Suffers Allergic Reaction
Bethenny Frankel from the hit reality show, Real Housewives of New York, suffered what was reported an anaphylactic episode. In a previous season of her show, she had a reaction after eating fish, she has stated that she has a rare fish allergy. This most recent episode occurred after eating soup which contained fish in […]
NBA Rookie Zhaire Smith’s Allergic Reaction
In reported news today, Zhaire Smith of the Philadelphia 76’ers will be out possibly the whole NBA 2018-2019 season due to complications from an allergic reaction. It was known that the rookie had a peanut allergy and food was individually prepared for him at the teams facility so he was not exposed to peanut. Apparently […]
Are Two EpiPens Really Necessary?
Having two epipens has become more difficult for patients due to recent shortages, rising prices and manufacturing difficulties. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by skin, respiratory and gastrointestinal allergy symptoms with a rapid onset. Anaphylaxis affects both adults and children and it can occur up to 2% of the population. Among pediatrics, the […]
Accidental Food Allergy Reactions
Accidental food allergy reactions to food are frequent and can be severe and even fatal. Food allergy is a serious health problem affecting 1-3% of the population. For many patients with food allergy, these allergies are best managed by avoidance of the allergenic food. Legislation on food labeling is implemented in most regions of the […]