THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Despite scattered media reports of severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, a detailed analysis shows that such incidents are very rare, striking just 11 people for every million doses given. The study, compiled by researchers at the U.S. Centers for DiseaseContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Jan. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A task force of allergists and immunologists recommends those administering the COVID-19 vaccine ask patients some key questions beforehand. While reactions to vaccines are extremely rare, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) said anyone being vaccinated should be asked ifContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Most folks are familiar with the havoc that high pollen levels can wreak on their lungs, but new research suggests they can also exacerbate a painful pelvic condition in some people. “Our study provides evidence to suggest increased pollen counts may trigger symptomContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Cases of anaphylactic shock caused by COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, based on numbers from the first week and a half of vaccinations in the United States, federal public health officials said Wednesday. There have been 21 cases of anaphylaxis out of nearlyContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Everyone agrees about the good news — folks whose asthma is spurred on by allergies don’t appear to have an increased risk of life-threatening illness if they contract COVID-19. “Asthma has not risen as one of the top comorbid diseases for worse COVID-19Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Falling leaves, pumpkins and apples are signs of fall. And so is asthma. Asthma attacks tend to increase in early autumn. During the coronavirus pandemic, it’s especially important for people with the disease to know how to prevent flare-ups, a lung expert says.Continue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Parents of kids with food allergies probably won’t be surprised to hear that Halloween is an especially risky time for their youngsters. A new study found that serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) triggered by peanuts jumped 85% when kids were trick or treating. SeriousContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Aug. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Some fall allergy symptoms mimic those of COVID-19, so seasonal allergy sufferers should follow treatment plans and take precautions to avoid any confusion, an expert says. “A rise in ragweed tends to mark the informal start of the fall allergy season, which typicallyContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In the thick of the coronavirus pandemic, it might be hard to tell if you’ve come down with COVID-19, spring allergies or a cold, which all have some similar symptoms. Fever and dry cough are common symptoms of COVID-19, along with shortness ofContinue Reading
SUNDAY, May 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If you’re off to college in the fall and have allergies or asthma, it’s not too soon to figure out how you’ll manage them. “There are many arrangements to be made as you head off to college for the first time, and yourContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Roughly 16 million Americans have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but only a fraction have access to a lifesaving treatment called pulmonary rehabilitation. COPD is a family of diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that make breathing difficult and worsens over time. TheContinue Reading
SUNDAY, April 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Despite increased demand for inhalers in some parts of the United States, Americans with asthma shouldn’t ration their medications during the coronavirus pandemic, the American Lung Association says. Rescue inhalers are in short supply in some areas because hospitals are giving albuterol toContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — With allergy season and the coronavirus pandemic overlapping this spring, one allergist offers some advice on how to tell which one may be making you miserable. “This spring allergy season has been especially challenging because of the pandemic of COVID-19, and a lotContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As hospitals give more and more COVID-19 patients albuterol to help them breathe, people with asthma may have a hard time getting an inhaler. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) said some areas of the United States are experiencing shortagesContinue Reading