U.S. Study Details Anaphylaxis Fatalities

Science 2.0 logo Most of us think of food or bee stings as the leading cause of allergy-related sudden deaths in the U.S. But a recent analysis of death certificates found it was actually medications that were the cause, particularly among older people and African Americans.

Medications: The Leading Cause Of Allergy-Related Deaths

By News Staff
September 30th 2014 07:01 PM

An analysis of death certificates from 1999 to 2010 has found that medications are the leading cause of allergy-related sudden deaths in the U.S. The study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology also found that the risk of fatal drug-induced allergic reactions was particularly high among older people and African-Americans and that such deaths increased significantly in the U.S. in recent years.

New Epinephrine Study Shows Alarming Results

A Disappointing Reality: Many Families of Food-Allergic Kids Are Not Carrying Epinephrine

Doctors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio recently polled 35 families at their allergy clinic, and were shocked to find how many were not carrying epinephrine with them. This includes 29% of those who previously had to use it due to a bad allergic reaction. This article gives some very helpful advice on how to remember to carry it everywhere and how to to get prescription reminders and discounts.

By David Stukus, MD

It is a well-known fact that epinephrine is the best treatment for anaphylactic reactions. Patients or their adult caregivers are urged to always keep their epinephrine auto-injectors close at hand. Epinephrine should be given as early as possible after a reaction begins.

Researchers find link between natural lotions, new food allergies

Lotion containing goat’s milk leads to goat cheese allergy

Melissa Graham
Media and Member Communications Manager
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

MILWAUKEE, WI – A new case study highlights one woman who experienced severe, first-time anaphylaxis from eating goat cheese – after several weeks of applying a moisturizer containing goat’s milk to eczematous skin. The article was published June 13 by The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

Peanut allergy prevalence in US children continues to rise

shelled and unshelled peanuts Researchers at Project Viva, conducted by Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates in Massachusetts, confirmed what we all have been reading about in the news: peanut allergies in children continue to rise. The research was conducted between 1999 and 2002 and found the prevalence of peanut allergies in children ranges from 2-5%, higher than what was previously reported.

Acne products can cause harmful side effects, FDA warns

Acne treatments do not currently list the more extreme, if rare, reactions some people may experience when using the products.

By: Rachael Rettner, LiveScience

Acne products can cause harmful side effects, FDA warns
Mother Nature Network
Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 09:17 AM

Some over-the-counter acne treatments can trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in rare cases, the Food and Drug Administration warned on June 25.

U.S. Study Details Anaphylaxis Fatalities

Medications: The Leading Cause Of Allergy-Related Deaths

New Epinephrine Study Shows Alarming Results

A Disappointing Reality: Many Families of Food-Allergic Kids Are Not Carrying Epinephrine

Researchers find link between natural lotions, new food allergies

Lotion containing goat’s milk leads to goat cheese allergy

Peanut allergy prevalence in US children continues to rise

Acne products can cause harmful side effects, FDA warns

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