Latest Allergen Stories

Recommendations on stress relief from professional designers and scientists reflect some of the qualities associated with sunrooms and patio enclosures, says Chris Noe, president of Venetian Builders, Inc., Miami. Among such recommendations are increasing natural light indoors, enjoying garden views, reducing heat and getting a handle on finances. MIAMI, FL (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 People who have sunrooms or patio enclosures can take advantage of some of the things that scientists and...

Online retailer provides information on asthma and allergy conditions in honor of awareness month Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 May is declared National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Online retailer, Allergy Asthma Technology, wants to remind individuals about Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, as well as to provide information about asthma and allergy conditions. The AAFA is a non-profit organization in the United States...

Inflamax Research today announces a collaboration with the Immune Tolerance Network (ITN), which is funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), to conduct clinical research into the underlying mechanisms of allergy. Mississauga, Ontario (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Inflamax scientists worked closely with internationally renowned expert scientists of the ITN to design the study, which will provide critical insight...

MONTREAL, May 21, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - A national survey conducted by Léger Marketing highlights that one quarter of Canadians who suffer from allergies will wait until their symptoms become unbearable before seeking treatment, while half of Canadians will wait up to 24 hours before seeking relief. The survey also shows that 17% of Canadians do not seek any treatment, choosing instead to tolerate their discomfort. The survey, conducted by Leger on behalf of Merck, manufacturer...

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A report released earlier this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls allergy rates among U.S. children an "epidemic." According to the study, 5.1 percent of children suffer from food allergies while 12.5 percent are sensitive to skin allergies. Some of these allergies can be deadly, shining light on the increased need to shield children from a variety of allergens. Dr. Sakina Bajowala, an allergist from the...

Damariscotta Veterinary Clinic reminds pet owners that their pets get allergies too. Damariscotta, ME (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Damariscotta Veterinary Clinic reminds pet owners they’re not the only ones dealing with allergies this time of year. Family pets such as cats and dogs have allergies as well. Most people are not aware of the affects of allergies on their pets. Signs of an allergic reaction in dogs and cats differ from those in people. Commonly pets will be scratching, biting,...

- Bettis Unveils New Playbook for Defending Against Severe Allergic Reactions and Urges Those Affected to Take Action - BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional football icon Jerome Bettis and Sanofi US, the makers of Auvi-Q(TM) (epinephrine injection, USP), have teamed up to raise awareness about severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and introduce The Severe Allergy & Anaphylaxis Playbook - a collection of tips to help educate people living with severe...

ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest effort to educate and enable the allergic patient to take control of their disease, ALK, a leading company focusing on allergy treatment, and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) have partnered to create a unique online resource for patients. The website, launching during May, National Asthma and Allergy Awareness month, will be the first dedicated to the importance of allergy immunotherapy. The goal is to...

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Nuvo Research Inc. (TSX: NRI) a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of products for the topical treatment of pain and the development of its immune modulating drug candidate WF10 today announced that the United States Patent Office has granted U.S. Patent # 8,435,568, relating to compositions and methods of using WF10 and new derivative formulations for the treatment of allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis...

More Than 65 Family-Friendly Walks Raise Food Allergy Awareness BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Food Allergy Awareness Week, Mylan Specialty L.P., the fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical business of Mylan Inc. (NASDAQ: MYL), today announced their participation as the national presenting sponsor of the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) Walk for Food Allergy. With an estimated one in 13 children in the U.S. living with a food...