I read with interest this article on Stuff regarding Whangaparaoa man Grant Freeman who collapsed and died after consuming a tomato entree at an Auckland cafe recently. Mr Freeman knew he was allergic to certain foods but did not know or consider that his allergies were life threatening he did however rightly inform that cafe […]
BRUSSELS (Belgium) - April 26, 2007, 1:00 pm CET - “2006 was a year of considerable achievement for UCB, underlining our ability to build global specialists brands such as Keppra® and consolidate the allergy franchise. The year also highlighted the quality of UCB’s science, reflected by the significant progress that was made during the year […]
With spring in full bloom, allergies are sure to follow. Here are some tips to help allergy sufferers keep their symptoms under control:
•Take an extra shower. After you’ve been outside gardening or exercising, take a shower to rinse pollens from your body.
•Change clothes. Just going indoors doesn’t stop exposure to pollen.
•Run the washer. Put pollen-contaminated […]
A survey of restaurant and food establishment personnel reveals that for food-allergic consumers, dining out may be a greater risk than they realize.
The first-of-its-kind study was published this month in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
Ryan Ahuja and Scott H. Sicherer, M.D., […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Medford, OR — April 13, 2007 — Harry & David Operations Corp., of Medford, Oregon, is recalling approximately 2000 boxes of candies because they may contain undeclared nuts, including peanuts, almonds, pecans, walnuts and cashews. People who have an allergy to these nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic […]
PRODUCTS that contain pseudoephedrine could be banned from sale under a federal government plan to stop the illicit production of highly addictive methamphetamines, such as ice.
The move would have an impact on the sale of almost 50 cold and flu treatments but could be a potent weapon in the fight against the ice epidemic, which […]
Harry & David announced it’s recalling boxes of chocolate that may contain peanuts or cashews because of allergy concerns.
The Medford-based fruit and desserts company said the recall covers about 65 boxes of 6 oz. Dark Chocolate Clusters The Ultimate Walnut Cherry Caramel Indulgence that were sold since March 15. They were shipped across the United […]
About 45 million Americans suffer from allergies. Seasonal allergic rhinitis is also referred to as hay fever because workers would sneeze and develop nasal and sinus congestion when they worked around hay in the fields. Allergies can be perennial or occur year round.
Allergies are genetic and are caused by environmental conditions that begin in the […]
For allergy symptoms, the safe and effective drug requires a prescription while the riskiest and least effective is available for the asking.
“People should use the steroid nasal sprays before they use decongestants,” said Dr. Dawn Zacharias, of the Allergy & Asthma Centre of Dayton. “It’s the only thing that can relieve all the symptoms, from […]