Allergy & Immunology

A case study from ACAAI highlights the health risks of incense burning, particularly affecting respiratory health.

Seasonal allergies, which affect around 26% of Americans, come with significant economic and productivity costs, especially as climate change drives higher pollen and mould levels.

Vaccines play a critical role in preventing respiratory infections by limiting virus circulation, especially in the case of COVID-19.

The Hoxb8 mast cell activation test (Hoxb8 MAT) shows high diagnostic accuracy in identifying peanut allergies.

New data reveal a more than 50% increase in psychology referrals for food allergy-related anxiety at one centre in 2023 compared to the previous four years.

Transplant-acquired food allergy is an emerging concern in paediatric organ transplant recipients, particularly in liver transplants

Managing food allergies has seen significant advances, including food immunotherapy as an option for desensitisation and preventing severe allergic reactions.  

New research reveals the significance of the airway microbiome in severe asthma, especially in ‘type-2 low’ neutrophilic asthma. 

A study has demonstrated that electronic letters informed by behavioural science can significantly increase influenza vaccination rates in chronically ill patients.

A study links indoor allergens, particularly cockroach and mouse allergens, to increased upper respiratory infections in children with asthma from disadvantaged communities.

MRD negativity and clonal diversity in multiple myeloma patients predict better survival, according to a UCSF study using next-gen sequencing.

Recent research underscores the long-lasting benefits of early peanut introduction in preventing peanut allergy.

A new study shows that allergy immunotherapy may offer relief for young children with allergic rhinitis while also reducing asthma risks.

Childhood obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing paediatric immune-mediated skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, according to recent research.

The prevalence of food allergy in England has increased significantly, according to recent research.

A new study has highlighted the significant role of human rhinovirus (RV) in triggering acute wheeze episodes in children and adults which are often accompanied by bacterial coinfection

In populations exposed to strong variations in weather conditions between seasons, a person’s season of birth (SOB) has been associated with several non-communicable diseases

A study from Vienna reveals persistent immune changes, including shifts in cell counts and cytokine profiles, up to 10 months post-COVID-19 infection

Allergies to non-priority legumes like beans and chickpeas are increasing with the rise in plant-based diets. A new review highlights the need for more research on these allergens.

Recent findings suggest that dupilumab, a monoclonal antibody treatment for atopic dermatitis, may significantly reduce the risk of atopic march in children.

Novel research has identified a strong connection between early-life respiratory tract infections and the development of asthma in children, particularly in children with allergic rhinitis.

Optimising formaldehyde-related allergen selection in patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis reduces costs while maintaining high capture rates.

Consistent peanut consumption, starting in infancy and continuing to 5 years of age, provides a lasting tolerance to peanuts which continues into early adolescence.

New research has revealed that egg-induced anaphylaxis in children presents with unique symptoms, differing from other food allergies.

A link between cold temperatures and asthma flare-ups in children, mediated by oxidative stress in the nasal cavity, has been identified in recent research.

An increased risk of antibiotic-resistant infections, for up to 12 years, is associated with β-lactam allergies, according to recent research.

Reduced intake of dietary sodium may be a cost-effective and low-risk treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD), according to recent research.

The cross-sectional study included 154 children previously diagnosed with FPIAP and compared them to 100 children with IgE-mediated cow’s milk allergy

Pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS) affects a significant portion of birch pollen allergy sufferers

A new study has found that high HbA1c levels, consistent with pre-diabetes, are linked to poor asthma control in paediatric patients

A study reveals promising results for managing IgE-mediated food allergies with immunotherapy and biologics

According to new research oral immunotherapy shows promise in improving cow’s milk allergy

Recent research has found that completely avoiding milk products due to cow’s milk allergy can impact growth and bone health.

This study aimed to understand the association between asthma medication use, asthma exacerbation, and maternal and neonatal outcomes, discovering no direct link. Read more.

Research shows direct oral penicillin challenges can be delivered safely and effectively to patients with PALs by non-allergy healthcare professionals, mitigating antimicrobial resistance.

New research presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting reveals a potential link between transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and the severity of peanut allergy reactions.

Maternal diet and environment in pregnancy may influence allergies in children, despite guidelines claiming that diet during the prenatal period has little to no effect on food allergy symptom development in early infancy.

Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) in infancy have been linked to an increased food allergy risk, according to data presented at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAI) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., USA.

Low filaggrin (FLG) expression in children aged 2–3 years has shown to be a predictor of asthma, according to novel research presented at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., USA. 

Home reintroduction of paediatric food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) food triggers may be safe for carefully pre-selected children, according to new research presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) 2024 Annual Meeting.