Allergy News on the Web© Colleen Kaemmerer
Jul 1, 2001
This month I am featuring links to current allergy news articles. If you have any concerns, please consult your health care professional.
- An April article from the Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology site discusses the connection between asthma attacks and the use of fireworks and sparklers. Researchers feel that inhaling the combustion products (smoke, etc.) from the fireworks brings on the attacks.
http://www.aaaai.org/professional/academ...
- A recent WebMD® article reports that royal bee jelly, a supplement, can cause allergic reactions, particularly in people with grass pollen allergies. The reactions can be mild to severe, or even fatal.
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/1728...
- Bee pollen, another supplement, can also cause reactions. More information can be found at:
http://www.personalhealthzone.com/beepol...
- Other health supplements can also worsen allergy symptoms. Echinacea, for example, is related to ragweed. Herbs contaminated with mold spores are also an allergy concern.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/485764.asp
- A WebMD® article reports that a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics says that Benadryl® does not cause a sedative effect in children, unlike adults. Some children may experience side effects, so you should consult your doctor. Also, no over-the-counter antihistamines are approved for use in children under age 2.
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/1728...
- A June 27th article from the AAAAI states that researchers in Finland may have discovered a link between the types of fatty acids in children's diets and the development of allergies. Previous studies have also shown a link.
http://www.aaaai.org/news/SITEWare/outpu...
- A new blood test called ImmunoCap, which is thought to be more reliable in diagnosing food allergies than other blood tests, can be used by primary-care physicians for allergy diagnosis.
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebOb...
- According to a study reported in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, schools are not prepared to prevent or handle students' allergic reactions to foods, even when they are already aware of the allergy.
http://allergy.mcg.edu/news/foodSch.html
- In a recent FDA report, it was revealed that 1 in 4 of the manufacturers studied did not reveal all potential allergens in ingredient lists. One common reason was that the allergen in question was present due to cross-contamination. Product mis-labeling is another problem.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/553990.asp
- In a BBC new story from November, it was reported that reactions to a natural food additive known as inulin may be on the increase, due to its more frequent use in processed foods.
Inulin's chemical cousin, oligofructose, is also a potential allergen.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/...
- A March article from MSNBC discusses a study recently presented to the AAAAI which revealed that there is a greater risk of latex allergy among hospital workers when the hospital has a recirculated air system, instead of a system with fresh air regularly pumped in.
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