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Children with asthma have fewer severe exacerbations when their beds have mite-proof covers

Mite-Proof Mattress Covers Could Reduce Severity of Asthma Flares

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Simple measure may reduce asthmatic exacerbations that lead to ER visits, hospitalization
People living in states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are less likely to be uninsured or struggling with the strain of unpaid medical bills

ACA’s Medicaid Expansion May Pose Challenges to Timely Care

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Research shows benefit, but also more problems with patients getting appointments

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, March 3-6

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The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology was held from...
Exposure to secondhand smoke in the first few weeks of life could increase the risk that children will develop food allergies

AAAAI: Early-Life Secondhand Smoke May Up Food Allergy Risk

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Exposure in early weeks of life appears to raise odds of developing signs of food allergies
Obese girls may face a significantly higher risk for developing allergies

AAAAI: Obese Girls Appear to Be More Prone to Atopic Disease

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But same is not true for obese boys, researchers find
An initial Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act was formally introduced in the House of Representatives on Monday.

Republicans Introduce Affordable Care Act Replacement

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Initial Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act formally introduced Monday
Children born to mothers with low levels of vitamin E might be more likely to develop asthma

AAAAI: Low Vitamin E in Mothers Can Up Asthma Risk in Offspring

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Association strongest for the vitamin E isoform α-tocopherol, found in safflower, sunflower oils
Black American children are six times more likely to die from asthma than their white or Hispanic peers

AAAAI: Asthma More Likely to Prove Fatal in Black Children

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This group has six times the odds of dying from the illness compared to whites, Hispanics
Most provider organizations can offer a cost estimate

Most Health Care Providers Can Offer Cost Estimate

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Although 75 percent of provider organizations can offer estimate, only 25% of patients request one
Patients with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced urticaria/angioedema may develop tolerance to NSAIDs over time

Tolerance Develops in NSAID-Induced Urticaria/Angioedema

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Patients confirmed as having NIUA develop tolerance to NSAIDs over time