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For the 3 million children with food allergies, Halloween spooks and scares are not limited to vampires and witches. Candies containing peanuts or chocolate can be just as frightening. To replace the fear with fun, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) has developed a checklist of safety tips for food-allergic children.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (Allergology) - Thu, 16 October 2008
http://www.aaaai.org
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Allergic reactions to latex happen commonly in medical settings, where rubber gloves are in abundant supply. But less-visible elements in other environments can also pose danger.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (Allergology) - Thu, 16 October 2008
http://www.aaaai.org
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A Study has shown that asthma onset in early adulthood has its origins in early childhood.
The Lancet (Allergology) - Wed, 24 September 2008
http://www.thelancet.com
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Although asthma and allergy can develop at any point during an individual's life and for a variety of reasons, a number of factors during a woman's pregnancy and delivery might cause susceptibility in her offspring.
Journal of the American Medical Association (Allergology) - Fri, 4 July 2008
http://jama.ama-assn.org/
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According to research to be published in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, a second dose of epinephrine - the drug of choice for treating severe allergic reactions - was needed in nearly 1-of-5 cases of food-induced anaphylaxis in children.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (Allergology) - Fri, 27 June 2008
http://www.aaaai.org
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An Editorial discusses the increase in incidence of allergies, and says that a lack of specialist facilities and resources are responsible for letting down patients who suffer with them.
The Lancet (Allergology) - Sat, 21 June 2008
http://www.thelancet.com
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New research findings may be the cure for cancer patients who have developed allergies to chemotherapy treatment.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (Allergology) - Thu, 5 June 2008
http://www.aaaai.org
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First-born babies may be programmed to have a higher risk of asthma and allergy, research suggests.
BBC News (Allergology) - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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Peanut allergy has become a major health concern worldwide, especially in developed countries, and affects around 1% of children under the age of five years.
The Lancet (Allergology) - Sun, 4 May 2008
http://www.thelancet.com
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Children exposed to high levels of air pollution during their first year of life run a greater risk of developing asthma, pollen allergies, and impaired respiratory function.
Karolinska Institutet (Allergology) - Thu, 10 April 2008
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