Women 3-4 times more likely to have penicillin allergy
Skin testing findings support being female as a risk factor for penicillin reaction.
Tag: Allergy
GP tackles delayed allergen intake in infants
Text messages are making a real difference, says Dr Alan Leeb.
Cow’s milk allergy linked to early infant formula
Avoiding dairy supplements in the first three days of life could be a simple prevention, say researchers.
Pollen season is here: be vigilant for thunderstorm asthma
Patients can monitor forecasts via websites and apps, authorities say.
Peanut threat: oral immunotherapy has its limitations
Stopping therapy risks recurrence of allergic reactions, long-term study finds.
Dermatologists issue warning over medical glues
Testing showed a patient was allergic to adhesive on her glucose monitoring device, says Dr Mei Tam.
Why there’s nothing rash about early nut exposure
Introducing nut allergen early does not lead to increase in severe rash rates, say researchers.
Sweet idea takes sting out of allergy, researchers say
An adjuvant may provide an alternative to costly and protracted bee venom desensitisation.
Call for GPs to help nip eczema ‘in the bub’
The message is featured in a new campaign aimed at reducing allergy risk.
EpiPens are still potent two years after expiry
Adrenaline is present after expiry, but patients should carry in-date devices, finds study.
