Canadian woman who is allergic to the COLD fears for her life going outside
Emma Brown, 18, of Edmonton, has the condition cold urticaria. She fears going outside alone in case she falls over and gets stuck. Her throat may swell up, restricting her breathing. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 28, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Student who is allergic to WATER breaks out in rashes when she cries or sweats
Tessa Hansen-Smith, from California, suffers from aquagenic urticaria, an extremely rare condition thought to affect fewer than 100 people in the world. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Tip: Living With Nut Allergy
-- From hives and itchiness to anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction to nuts can manifest itself in many ways, says the University of Rochester.
If you are living with a nut allergy, the school suggests:
When grocery shopping, check every item ' s... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 25, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Seven-year-old with rare condition breaks out in a rash, vomits and struggles to breathe when cold
Tommy Leitch, of Amersham, had to be hospitalised every month last winter, his mother, Abigail McDonald, said. He suffers with urticaria and angioedema, which cause hives and swelling. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA OKs Cetirizine Injection (Quzyttir) for Acute Urticaria FDA OKs Cetirizine Injection (Quzyttir) for Acute Urticaria
Cetirizine hydrochloride (10 mg/mL) intravenous injection is for treatment of acute urticaria in adults and children 6 months of age or older.FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - October 15, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Dermatology News Alert Source Type: news
FDA Approves Quzyttir (cetirizine) Injection for the Treatment of Acute Urticaria
October 11, 2019 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Quzyttir (cetirizine hydrochloride) injection for the treatment of acute urticaria in adults and children 6 months of age and older. Quzyttir will be available as 10-mg/mL... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals)
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals - October 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Ligelizumab Safely, Effectively Treats Hives
THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2019 -- Ligelizumab appears to be a safe and effective treatment option for chronic spontaneous urticaria, according to a study published in the Oct. 3 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
In a phase 2b dose-finding study,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 3, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Ligelizumab May Improve Response in Chronic Urticaria Ligelizumab May Improve Response in Chronic Urticaria
Early trial results suggest the investigational humanized anti-IgE monoclonal antibody ligelizumab binds to IgE with greater affinity than FDA-approved omalizumab for refractory chronic spontaneous urticaria.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - October 3, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology News Source Type: news
Ditch the Itch: Researchers Find New Drug to Fight Hives
Title: Ditch the Itch: Researchers Find New Drug to Fight HivesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/2/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/3/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Allergies General)
Source: MedicineNet Allergies General - October 3, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
Ditch the Itch: Researchers Find New Trial Drug, Ligelizumab, to Fight Hives
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2019 -- A new drug to treat chronic hives is producing solid results in clinical trials, and could be available to people suffering with the maddening itchy welts within a year or so, researchers say.
Ligelizumab works by... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 2, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Letter to the Editor: Questions about Antihistamines for Hives
No abstract available (Source: Emergency Medicine News)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - October 1, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: news
What Affects the Nutritional Quality of Plant-Based Milk Substitutes?
Discussion
People today may be eating more plant-based products because of:
Allergen avoidance – lactose or cow’s milk allergy, 14% of people with cow’s milk allergy will also have soy allergy.
Cultural importance
Contamination avoidance e.g. growth hormone or antibiotic residues in cow’s milk production
Specific diseases, e.g. cholesterol/lipid issues
Environmental impact
Ethical or religious considerations
Improved nutrition
With population growth “[t]he demand for food is expected to grow by 70% until 2050….While the expected protein consumption is believed to grow by 80%.” P...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 30, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
ASK THE GP: Why hives could be a reaction to diabetes drug! DR MARTIN SCURR answers your questions
ASK THE GP: Six years ago, I was diagnosed with a low white blood cell count. I've been suffering from thrush and hives for around four-and-a-half years. Could these problems be linked? (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 9, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Tip: Managing a Poison Ivy Rash
-- A poison ivy rash is caused by coming in contact with the oil found in the plant. The rash is very itchy and can be accompanied by redness, swelling, hives and crusting skin, says the American Academy of Dermatology.
To manage a poison ivy rash,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 2, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Why Parents Are Turning to a Controversial Treatment for Food Allergies
This article was originally published on Undark. Read the original article. (Source: TIME: Health)
Source: TIME: Health - August 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Esther Landhuis / Undark Tags: Uncategorized allergies health onetime syndication Source Type: news
