New Survey Suggests Cultural Ambivalence To Allergies Leaves Many Suffering Needlessly
Indoor and outdoor allergies affect about 50 million people in the United States.(1)(2) Yet, according to "Attitudes About Allergies, " a national telephone survey, allergies are often disregarded as a nuisance: in today's society allergies get little respect.
Relief In Sight For Allergy Sufferers
For many of the nation's 40 million contact lens wearers, seasonal ocular allergy symptoms such as itching, tearing, and redness caused by contact lens wear, often hit them during the time that they want to be wearing their lenses for outdoor sports, exercise, and socializing.
Dr. Hugh A. Sampson Elected President Of The American Academy Of Allergy, Asthma Immunology AAAAI
Hugh A. Sampson, MD, FAAAAI, was elected President of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) during its 2008 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. He will serve as President through March 2009. The AAAAI is the largest professional medical specialty organization in the United States representing allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic disease.
Auriga Laboratories Announces The Launch Of Extendryl R PEM And Extendryl R GCP
Auriga Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB: ARGA), a specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today the launch of Extendryl PEM and Extendryl GCP. The two new products will be marketed under the Extendryl brand name which consists of prescription products to treat various cough, cold, and allergy symptoms.
Cedars-Sinai Pulmonologist Offers Commonsense Advice On Coping With A Prolific Allergy Season In California
California's generous winter rains have set the stage for a spectacularly lush spring-and a potentially severe allergy season, says Zab Mosenifar, M.D., medical director, Women's Guild Lung Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. "The trails are magnificent, " notes the longtime mountain runner, who just completed his 26th Catalina Marathon.
Troublesome Allergens Thrive In Humid Weather
About 40 million Americans suffer from "hay fever, " a disease that allergists prefer to call "allergic rhinitis, " because HAY is not to blame and FEVER is rarely a symptom.
Joint Statement On FDA Investigation Of Singulair From The AAAAI And ACAAI
Leadership from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology released the following statement in response to the Thursday announcement of a Food and Drug Administration investigation into Singulair:There are no data from well-designed studies to indicate a link between Singulair and suicide.
Rite Aid Pharmacists Can Help Patients Breathe Easier, Manage Symptoms And Find Relief This Allergy Season
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans spend their spring season coughing, itching and sneezing, thanks to allergies. For those seeking relief, Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide have launched a two-month comprehensive initiative to help seasonal allergy sufferers understand and manage their reactions to allergens and survive the season.
Five Million Hay Fever Sufferers Putting Health At Risk, UK
Over five million of the 13 million hay fever sufferers across Britain could be taking inappropriate medicines, putting their health at risk. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of (RPSGB) is encouraging people experiencing the symptoms of hay fever to visit their community pharmacist after new research revealed that the public often misdiagnose the condition and fail to get the correct treatment.
From Cancer Vaccines To A Cure For Allergies
Unlike the world of high-tech, Israel's biotech community is populated with women leading life-changing companies into the new millennium. They are CEOs and business development experts who sniff out new technology possibilities from Israeli academia and then bring them to life.