Abortive Acupuncture Reduces Allergen-Induced Itch
Acupuncture and cetirizine both reduce type I hypersensitivity itch better than placebo or no intervention.
Allergic Disorders
Prenatal Stress May Affect Infant Immune System
A woman’s prenatal exposure to high stress and dust mite allergens may interact to affect the immune system of her offspring.
Hay Fever Patient Information Fact Sheet
This patient information fact sheet provides information on the definition, symptoms, causes, diagnostic tests and treatments for hay fever.
Food Allergy and Intolerance Patient Information Fact Sheet
This patient information fact sheet provides information on the definitions, causes, treatments and helpful advice for consumers for food allergies and intolerances.
Allergies Patient Information Fact Sheet
This Patient Fact Sheet provides information on the definition, symptoms, causes, diagnostic tests, and treatments for allergies.
SAFETY ALERT: Nostrilla Nasal Decongestant Recalled
The FDA has notified healthcare professionals and consumers that Insight Pharmaceuticals has recalled one lot of Nostrilla Nasal Decongestant (Oxymetazoline HCl nasal spray) because it may contain the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia.
EpiPen and EpiPen Jr Single Packages Discontinued; To Be Supplied in 2-Paks
Dey Pharma announced that it will be supplying only EpiPen 2-Pak and EpiPen Jr 2-Pak (epinephrine auto-injector) and transitioning away from the EpiPen and EpiPen Jr single packages.
RECALL: American Regent Recalls Calcium Gluconate Injection 10%
American Regent is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of calcium gluconate injection 10% because some of the vials may contain silicone particles.
Phase 3 Results for Dymista for Allergic Rhinitis
Meda announced new results from its Phase 3 study of Dymista (azelastine HCl and fluticasone propionate; Meda) nasal spray for the treatment of allergic rhinitis.
NDA Accepted for Dymista for Allergic Rhinitis
The FDA has accepted for filing the NDA for Dymista (azelastine HCl and fluticasone propionate; Meda) nasal spray for the treatment of allergic rhinitis.
