Immunology
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AAAAI: Grass allergy tablets show favorable NNT
Key clinical point: The number of allergic rhinitis patients who need to be treated with Timothy grass immunotherapy tablets to obtain a sustained...
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Aspirin desensitization making headway in U.S.
Key clinical point: Aspirin desensitization for patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease is catching on among U.S. allergists.
Conference Coverage
Mast cells predict hypersensitive reactions in rituximab desensitization
Key clinical point: Look to mast cell degranulation, not skin tests, for accurate information regarding the likelihood of hypersensitive reactions...
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‘Mossy Oak sign’ suggests delayed anaphylaxis to red meat
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Early pneumonia linked with later asthma and COPD
Key clinical point: Lower respiratory illness in childhood is associated with later development of asthma and wheezing that can persist into...
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Consider cephalosporin a safe alternative for patients with penicillin allergy
Key clinical point: Given the low risk of adverse drug reactions with cephalosporins, patients with a history of penicillin allergy can safely...
Conference Coverage
Contact allergen of 2015: Formaldehyde
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FDA panel backs once-daily ICS/LABA combo for adults, not adolescents
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Self-reported penicillin allergy may be undiagnosed chronic urticaria
Key clinical point: Patients self-reporting penicillin allergy may have undiagnosed chronic urticaria. Major finding: 12.3% of patients with self-...