//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/allergy/ Latest research news on allergies and allergy treatments. Learn the symptoms of a food allergy, how to treat dog allergies, cat allergies, mold allergies and other allergy problems. en-us Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:15:47 EDT Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:15:47 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/allergy/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125940.htm Several major childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, according to a new study. The research identifies gut microbiome features and early life influences that are associated with children developing any of four common allergies -- eczema, asthma, food allergy and/or hay fever. The findings could lead to methods of predicting whether a child will develop allergies, and ways to prevent them from developing at all. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125940.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725123006.htm Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to a new study. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:30:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725123006.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113256.htm In 2017, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a dramatic reversal in its approach to peanut-allergy prevention, recommending parents expose their infants as young as four months old to peanuts in an effort to prevent peanut allergy. In the five years since, early introduction to peanuts has been gaining traction among U.S. parents and caregivers, but more work must be done to communicate the guidelines more broadly, especially to those with less access to health-related information, reports a new study. Among all surveyed parents and caregivers in the U.S., 13% of parents said they're aware of the guidelines and 48% believed feeding peanuts early prevented peanut allergy, despite knowing about the guidelines or not. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:32:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113256.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717143218.htm Columbia researchers have found why babies are susceptible to repeated bouts of common respiratory infections--but also have a unique weapon to fight off new pathogens that healthy adults lack. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:32:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717143218.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717115903.htm Many low-risk patients with a penicillin allergy were able to have their penicillin allergy label removed through a simple procedure known as 'direct oral challenge' as part of a world-first multicenter randomized control trial known as the Penicillin Allergy Clinical Decision Rule (PALACE) study. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:59:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717115903.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124624.htm The function of mast cells, which are part of the immune system, is still a mystery. Scientists have now shown in mice: mast cells function as a sensor that signals the animals to avoid antigens, including harmful allergens, and thereby protect themselves from health-threatening inflammatory reactions. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:46:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124624.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124604.htm Simply the smell of seafood can make those with an allergy to it violently ill -- and therefore more likely to avoid it. The same avoidance behavior is exhibited by people who develop food poisoning after eating a certain meal. Scientists have long known that the immune system played a key role in our reactions to allergens and pathogens in the environment, but it was unclear whether it played any role in prompting these types of behaviors towards allergic triggers. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:46:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124604.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615105331.htm New research is bolstering scientific understanding behind why some people are more prone to allergies than others. Researchers have identified how genetic differences that alter a specific protein called ETS1 can affect our body's response to allergies. They found that small changes in ETS1 in an animal model can lead to an increased likelihood for allergic reactions that cause inflammation. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:53:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615105331.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612200349.htm Asthma is more dangerous than many people realize. An estimated 10 Americans die every day from asthma, and the disease leads to around 439,000 hospitalizations and 1.3 million emergency room trips each year. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:03:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612200349.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230523123752.htm A global phase 3 clinical trial found that a year-long immunotherapy through a skin patch safely desensitized toddlers with peanut allergy, lowering the risk of a severe allergic reaction from accidental exposure. Tue, 23 May 2023 12:37:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230523123752.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230503154622.htm A new study sheds light on how a rare type of helper T cell, called Th9, can drive allergic disease, suggesting new precision medicine approaches to treating allergies in patients with high levels of Th9. Wed, 03 May 2023 15:46:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230503154622.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102230.htm In an analysis of over 65,000 infants from Japan, children exposed to pet cats or indoor dogs during fetal development or early infancy tended to have fewer food allergies compared to other children. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:22:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102230.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230321112559.htm New clinical guidance has been developed to help physicians and patients identify if unexplained digestive symptoms are due to alpha-gal syndrome, a food allergy that is caused by lone star tick bites. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:25:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230321112559.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230317144941.htm A key feature of the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis is an abrupt drop in blood pressure and body temperature, causing people to faint and, if untreated, potentially die. That response has long been attributed to a sudden dilation and leakage of blood vessels. But in a study using mice, researchers have found that this response, especially body temperature drop, requires an additional mechanism -- the nervous system. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:49:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230317144941.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227193303.htm Eliminating animal milk alone from the diet of adults with eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE, is as effective at treating the disease as eliminating animal milk plus five other common foods, a clinical trial has found. For people with EoE whose disease remains active after they forgo animal milk, a more restrictive diet may help them achieve remission, according to the researchers. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:33:03 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227193303.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227132605.htm New research reveals how the relationship between nerves and immune cells in the lungs can contribute to the development of allergic asthma. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:26:05 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227132605.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230208191733.htm An allergen-specific inhibitor devised by researchers has successfully prevented potentially life-threatening allergic responses to peanuts. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:17:33 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230208191733.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221209135605.htm Using new gene mapping methods, researchers have found connections between atopic dermatitis (eczema) in dogs and several regions of the genome. Some of the genes identified coincide with genes linked to similar problems in humans. The filaggrin gene region, for example, which is regarded as the most powerful risk factor for atopic eczema in humans, has now also been linked to this disease in Labrador retrievers. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:56:05 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221209135605.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221206132743.htm Researchers have simulated how climate change will affect the distribution of two leading allergens -- oak and ragweed pollens -- across the contiguous United States. The results may make your eyes water. Using computer models, the team found that by 2050 climate change significantly will increase airborne pollen loads, with some of the largest surges occurring in areas where pollen is historically uncommon. Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:27:43 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221206132743.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221115113944.htm A new study finds that small molecules found in most humans' breast milk may reduce the likelihood of infants developing allergic conditions like atopic dermatitis and food allergies. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:39:44 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221115113944.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110101807.htm A new study showed elevated levels of cat and dog allergens, as well as BDG and endotoxin on simulated phone models. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:18:07 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110101807.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110101804.htm A new study suggests that early morning hours are better than later in the afternoon for dodging pollen. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:18:04 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110101804.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110101802.htm A new study shows a treatment using the CRISPR genome editing technology succeeded in alleviating swelling and reducing the frequency of attacks for those with hereditary angioedema. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:18:02 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110101802.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221102135700.htm Inflammation and increased mucus production are typical symptoms of worm infections and allergies. This immune response involves our innate immune cells, but their exact functions are not yet fully understood. A research team has now shed light on the key tasks that these cells perform. In the study the researchers also identify potential therapeutic approaches for the treatment of allergies. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:57:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221102135700.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221024193306.htm Care from an allergist is associated with a reduction in total health care costs for U.S. children with peanut allergy, new research finds. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:33:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221024193306.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221004104941.htm A new study shows that targeted cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can significantly lessen food allergy-related anxiety (FAA) for both children and parents. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:49:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221004104941.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220916112517.htm The first study to treat moderate-to-severe eczema in infants and children 6 months to 5 years old with a biologic drug rather than immune-suppressing medications shows the drug was highly effective in reducing the signs and symptoms of eczema. More than half of children had at least a 75% reduction in signs of eczema and itch. Kids slept through night for first time instead of scratching. Parents saw children's personalities change as they were able to lead a normal life. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:25:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220916112517.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915104756.htm Children are more likely to develop asthma if their father was exposed to second-hand smoke when he was a child, according to a new study. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:47:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915104756.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220822130439.htm People with serious food allergies face potentially fatal consequences if they're accidentally exposed to triggering foods. But tests in allergic mice show that swallowing a form of butyrate -- a compound produced by healthy gut bacteria -- offers protection against peanut allergy, scientists report. The treatment might also counteract other food allergies, as well as inflammatory diseases. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:04:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220822130439.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220809141233.htm A possible way to tackle one of the underlying causes of asthma has been developed. In tests in mice, the researchers were able to virtually eliminate asthmatic symptoms within two weeks and return their airways to near normal. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:12:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220809141233.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220805103739.htm The different geographic and climatic regions from which ragweed pollen originates, as well as the degree of environmental pollution, may influence the severity of allergic reactions such as hay fever and asthma. Pollen from plants in different areas exhibit different levels of aggressiveness. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:37:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220805103739.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220728134111.htm 早期暴露在抗生素杀死健康的bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies, a new study demonstrates. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:41:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220728134111.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220705090717.htm Scientists have revealed the genetic and molecular structure of key molecules linked to the sometimes life-threatening mammalian-meat allergy brought on by tick bites. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:07:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220705090717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220622101337.htm A research team has discovered key mechanisms of allergy to pollen from the common weed mugwort, thereby also laying the foundation for the development of the world's first vaccine. Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) poses a serious problem for allergic individuals in certain latitudes from July through to September. Currently, the symptoms, which often lead to asthma, can only be treated symptomatically. The recent findings are an essential first step toward causal therapy and prevention of mugwort pollen allergy. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:13:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220622101337.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220616121644.htm Researchers demonstrated in 2019 that pre-schoolers can safely overcome peanut allergies with a treatment called oral immunotherapy. Now they have evidence that the earlier pre-schoolers start this treatment, the better. This real-world study focused on infants younger than 12 months old and reveals that not only is oral immunotherapy effective against peanut allergies, it's even safer for this age group than it is for toddlers and older pre-schoolers. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:16:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220616121644.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220607182303.htm A new study exploring the emerging gut-skin axis has found that microbial fermentation of dietary fiber in the gut can protect against allergic skin disease. The research could potentially lead to novel treatments to prevent or treat allergies. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:23:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220607182303.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220607121012.htm Micronutrient deficiencies can promote inflammation and render the immune system particularly sensitive to allergenic substances. In particular, iron deficiency signals danger to immune cells and leads to a more pronounced, exaggerated immune response. For the first time, scientists have conducted a placebo-controlled trial and showed that targeted dietary measures can reduce the symptom burden in allergic reactions. The researchers are therefore treading a completely new path in the care of allergy sufferers. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:10:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220607121012.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220601092223.htm A new study has found that people with food allergies are less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, than people without them. In addition, while previous research identified obesity as a risk factor for severe COVID-19, the new study has identified obesity and high body mass index (BMI) as associated with increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection. In contrast, the study determined that asthma does not increase risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:22:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220601092223.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220525110857.htm A new study shows that a longer period of exclusive breastfeeding was associated with decreased odds of current asthma. Wed, 25 May 2022 11:08:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220525110857.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220525103010.htm Researchers have discovered the key immunological changes that support the remission of peanut allergy in children, paving the way for new, more targeted treatments. Wed, 25 May 2022 10:30:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220525103010.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220518101753.htm Caesarean births are not linked to an increased risk of food allergy during the first year of life, according to a new study. Wed, 18 May 2022 10:17:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220518101753.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220421141622.htm The messenger substance interleukin-3 produced by the body was previously considered to be pro-inflammatory in bronchial asthma. Researchers have now shown that the administration of interleukin-3, or IL-3 for short, can have a positive effect on chronic inflammatory respiratory disease. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:16:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220421141622.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220321132208.htm Researchers are studying new ways to treat seasonal or intermittent asthma. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:22:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220321132208.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220321103749.htm Although allergies are widespread, their diagnosis is complex and, depending on the type of allergy, the prospects of success with therapy are not always clear. Skin tests so far have been unpleasant, time-consuming and associated with a certain risk of triggering an allergic overreaction. Researchers have now developed a novel test that massively simplifies the diagnosis of allergies and can reliably predict the success of a therapy. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:37:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220321103749.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220316115018.htm Allergy seasons are likely to become longer and grow more intense as a result of increasing temperatures caused by humanmade climate change, according to new research. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:50:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220316115018.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220307091716.htm Although sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) has become an effective treatment option for many allergies, about 20-30 percent of patients don't respond to SLIT for Japanese cedar pollinosis -- a highly common disease. In a recent study, scientists reported that a specific variant of the HLA-DPB1 gene is associated with poor response to this treatment, highlighting the potential of this and similar genes as relevant biomarkers in clinical practice for predicting one's responsiveness to allergen immunotherapy. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:17:16 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220307091716.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220304112016.htm Mice that received treatments with peanut-coated microneedles had significant increased rates of desensitization to peanut allergy compared with epicutaneous immunotherapy (EPIT), a new study found. The microneedle treatment success was achieved despite applying a dose of peanut protein 10-times lower than the dose delivered by EPIT. Researchers say the findings demonstrate the potential for peanut microneedles to improve food allergen immunotherapy through the skin. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:20:16 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220304112016.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220223133445.htm Citizen science sampling of dust in outdoor and indoor surfaces led to the identification of building features that contribute to the prevalence of yeasts and molds in daycare centers. This information is important to understand environmental factors contributing to the alarming rise of respiratory chronic diseases in children. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:34:45 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220223133445.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220222135205.htm Researchers have made an important new discovery about how a particular molecule could improve lung function for people with asthma and food allergies. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:52:05 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220222135205.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220222102423.htm People with a history of allergic-like reactions to iodinated contrast media, which is used in a variety of X-ray-based procedures, such as CT and angiography, are susceptible to similar reactions from commonly used MRI contrast agents, according to a large, eight-year study. The study also found that premedication or switching to a different MRI contrast agent may reduce risk in patients who have had previous contrast agent reactions. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:24:23 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220222102423.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220126090454.htm Researchers have developed a range of permanent hair dyes that avoid the allergenic properties of traditional formulations. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:04:54 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220126090454.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220120201216.htm A clinical trial has found that giving peanut oral immunotherapy to highly peanut-allergic children ages 1 to 3 years safely desensitized most of them to peanut and induced remission of peanut allergy in one-fifth. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:12:16 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220120201216.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220105122352.htm Many experiments show that exposure to LPS during exposure to environmental allergens protects against developing asthma or allergic disease. Yet other numerous experiments show that the presence of LPS during exposure to environmental allergens does the opposite -- it promotes the development of asthma and other allergic disease. Now researchers detail a series of mechanistic steps that reveal a surprising answer -- the key to LPS' promoting or preventing the allergic reaction lies in the allergen itself. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:23:52 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220105122352.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211222153207.htm Scientists have identified a series of molecular candidates for those parts of dog allergens that cause immune reactions in people--the first step in developing a vaccine against most causes of dog allergies. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:32:07 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211222153207.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211215132710.htm A new study found that among those who self-reported an allergic reaction to sesame, more than 56% of products which contained sesame did not declare sesame on the label. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:27:10 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211215132710.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211208090134.htm International guidelines developed to help doctors diagnose cow's milk allergy may lead to over-diagnosis, according to new research. The study found that three-quarters of infants have two or more symptoms at some point in the first year of life which guidelines say may be caused by cow's milk allergy, yet the condition only affects one in 100. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:01:34 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211208090134.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211124153944.htm Researchers discovered that antihistamines are associated with improved responses to immunotherapy. Their work revealed a role for the histamine receptor in suppressing T cell activation to block anti-tumor immune responses. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:39:44 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211124153944.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211105084107.htm A new study suggests that early egg introduction is associated with decreased egg allergy. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:41:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211105084107.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211101141457.htm A new study of nearly 250,000 children in Ontario over seven years found a mother's weight before pregnancy may impact their newborn's risk of developing allergic diseases in early childhood, whereas weight gain during pregnancy did not seem to have the same effect. Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:14:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211101141457.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211026153340.htm 暴露于重金属镉的红外光谱ritate the stomach and lungs or cause kidney disease, but new research links another health issue to inadvertently ingesting low doses of the pollutant: high activation of the antibodies that cause an allergic response. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:33:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211026153340.htm