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Just in time for allergy season, a recent FDA warning describes a new side effect for those who take Zyrtec or Xyzal ...
Two common anti-allergy medications can leave you feeling scratchier than ever. The Food and Drug Administration is warning that stopping long-term use of cetirizine and levocetirizine can, in rare ...
“Reported cases were rare but sometimes serious, with patients experiencing widespread, severe itching that required medical ...
A Virginia archaeologist who is allergic to mint said her reaction is so severe that she's been hospitalized because of a stranger's "toothpaste breath" from three feet away. Kyleigh Digiovanni ...
(NEXSTAR) – If spring means rapid-fire sneezes and anger-inducing eye itchiness, there’s a decent chance you’ve heard that consuming raw local honey can help combat seasonal allergies.
Adults with peanut allergy reduced their risk of reactions by eating a little peanut protein every day as part of a trial. This approach is already approved in the US for children with the condition.
We could be nearing a cure for those nasty spring allergies — and even allergic reactions altogether. A decades-old asthma medication called omalizumab, which is sold as Xolair, has shown that ...
March 6, 2025 – The FDA has approved a new nose spray that can quickly treat severe allergic reactions in kids ages 4 and up. This is the first emergency treatment that doesn’t use a needle.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first drug to treat people with potentially deadly food allergies. Xolair, an injection, is now available to adults and children 1 year ...
The McGill University-led study by Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan's team found that drinking alcohol was linked to more severe reactions in nut allergies. They also raise the possibility that nut-flavoured ...
But when the discomfort becomes more severe, a bigger issue, such as an allergic reaction, might be at hand. Recently, TikTok has exploded with videos showing firsthand what that looks like.
More information: Lasse Saarimäki et al, Paediatric hospitalizations due to allergic reactions increasing in Finland and decreasing in Sweden, Allergy (2024). DOI: 10.1111/all.16282 Journal ...