FDA: Mercury Risk Means Certain People Should Not Get Amalgam Dental Fillings
Recommendation was issued after a review of research, monitoring reports, and public discussions
Perrigo Asthma Inhalers Recalled Due to Clog Risk
Some of the recalled albuterol sulfate inhalers stop working after several uses
Peanut-, Tree Nut-Induced Anaphylaxis Up on Halloween, Easter
Increases in risk for anaphylaxis induced by unknown nuts, peanuts among Canadian children
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Subsequent Rhinosinusitis
Risk for developing chronic rhinosinusitis higher for patients with IBD, especially ulcerative colitis
Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Prevalence of care avoidance higher for caregivers, those with underlying conditions, disabilities
Anticholinergic Meds May Raise Risk for Cognitive Decline
Effects significantly worse among individuals with risk factors for Alzheimer disease
Higher Prevalence of Asthma Not Seen Among COVID-19 Patients
Prevalence of asthma in hospitalized COVID-19 patients similar to population prevalence of asthma
Gestational Weight Gain Tied to Childhood Allergic Conditions
Prepregnancy weight and gestational weight gain tied to childhood asthma, wheezing, eczema, and allergies
Pandemic Changed Asthma Care Delivery for Children
Simultaneously, admissions and systemic steroid prescriptions also declined
August 2020 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for August 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
