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LEIDEN, Netherlands, November 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HAL Allergy B.V. today announced that it has successfully completed patient enrollment in its Phase II trial with SUBLIVAC(R) FIX Birch. This combined dose tolerability and dose range finding study will characterize the dose-response relationship of SUBLIVAC(R) FIX Birch in order to support the optimal dose in terms of clinical efficacy and safety. The multi-centre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study...

YARDLEY, Pa., Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OptiNose US Inc., today announced the publication of results from a study which showed that the proportion of the dose delivered to the blood vessel-rich middle and upper posterior regions in the back of the nose is three times higher with the OptiNose breath-powered Bi-Directional(TM) nasal delivery device than traditional liquid nasal spray. The study "Nasal Deposition and Clearance in Man: Comparison of a Bi-directional Powder Device...

CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The good news is that your child's sniffling, sneezing, and congestion may not be contagious. The bad news? Out of control childhood nasal allergies get in the way of healthy sleep and productive school days. As a Chicago allergy, asthma, and immunology specialist, Dr. Brian Rotskoff knows better breathing for children and adults starts with diagnosis. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121010/NY89617) Back-to-school germs may...

CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Itchy, runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion. What a way to end the summer! With an off-the-charts Chicago mold count in recent weeks, your misery may actually be mold allergies, not a summer cold. Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and asthma sufferers are experiencing nasal congestion and hay fever symptoms like never before as the Windy City blows microscopic mold spores in everyone's path. These days, the allergy index is all about mold count,...

CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Do you suffer from hay fever or allergies? Are they one in the same? For those with persistently stuffy, itchy noses, post-nasal drip, and constant sneezing there may be a bigger question. How do I get relief? Chicago allergy expert, Dr. Brian Rotskoff, knows that's the question patients really want answered. Managing the symptoms of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and nasal congestion, and helping those who suffer from adult sleep apnea,...

CHICAGO, Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Headache disruptions in our daily routine and work productivity are common; the occasional headache plagues us all. But those who suffer from chronic headaches are desperate for relief from their frequent and disabling headache symptoms. Americans spend countless hours and dollars seeking migraine headache relief from over-the-counter pain medication, natural remedies, migraine prescription drugs, and trips to doctors and emergency rooms....

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualitest Pharmaceuticals today confirmed that it has launched a generic version of Singulair (montelukast sodium) Tablets and Chewable Tablets, following the expiration of the last patent that provides Merck U.S. market exclusivity. Qualitest will begin shipping the product immediately. Montelukast Sodium Tablets are labeled for use in treating symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis. The total combined sales for Montelukast...

LONDON and NEW YORK, July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Morria Biopharmaceuticals Plc, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel first-in-class, synthetic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, announced today that it has appointed Alan Harris, M.D., Ph.D., as its Chief Medical Officer. "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Harris as our Chief Medical Officer," said Dr. David Sidransky, a member of the company's Board of Directors and former Vice Chairman of ImClone Systems, now...

GENEVA and ZURICH, June 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Latest allergy research presented at world's leading Congress on Allergy and Immunology in Geneva (EAACI Congress 2012) - 47% of atopic eczema in babies occur due to stress during pregnancy - Up to 40% of Europeans suffer from hay fever - Top 3 European allergens: grass, birch, olive - Pollen differs by "nationality": 4-5 fold differences in pollen...

Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com Allergic to this. Allergic to that. Food allergy has become a serious and increasingly important health issue. About 5.9 million children under 18 report a dangerous food allergy, and allergic reactions can led to drop in blood pressure, trouble breathing, and throat swelling. A new study found that children who reside in urban areas tend to have a higher number of food allergies than those who live in rural areas. Specifically, children in big cities are more...