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Antibacterials and preservatives may play a role in allergy development

Study Ties Kids’ Allergy Risks to Antibacterials, Preservatives THURSDAY, June 21 (HealthDay News) — Antibacterials and preservatives in products such as soap, toothpaste and mouthwash may be linked to an increased risk of allergies in children, according to a new study. Johns Hopkins Children’s Center researchers used data from a U.S. national health survey of

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International Patients Purchasing Biologics & Specialized Medications in Malaysia

Purchasing Biologics & Specialized Medications The Allergy Immunology Clinic receives referrals from overseas doctors whose patients require access to biologic or specialized prescription medications in Malaysia. In these cases: The patient is already under specialist care in their home country The prescribing doctor has communicated with us directly A medical summary has been provided The

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Inhaled Steroids for Asthma & Growth Concerns: The Facts

Inhaled Steroids for Asthma & Growth Concerns: The Facts Asthma feels like an uninvited guest. Wheezing after play, coughing at night, chest tightness. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are your main weapon, controlling airway inflammation before it becomes an attack. But many parents worry: “Will these inhalers stunt my child’s growth?”  The Growth Question A landmark New

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Dietary Patterns and Allergic Diseases

Both maternal and infant nutrition play a critical role in determining the subsequent risk of not only allergic diseases but also many other non-communicable diseases. A study by Maslova et al published in JACI 2012, suggests that dietary allergen restriction in pregnancy is neither justified nor likely to be effective in reducing allergic disease. It

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Dr. Kent Woo: Talks That Mix Science, Life, and a Little Malaysian Crunch

Have You ever been Bored at Lectures? Ever sat through a medical talk… and felt your eyelids slowly giving up?Slide after slide. Data after data.You clap politely at the end — mostly because it’s finally over. It’s not the speaker’s fault.Most are told to stick to the slides and push the facts.No stories. No heart.

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Immunotherapy for Food Allergy

Can Food Allergy Immunotherapy Help Children with Severe Food Allergies? For years, managing food allergies meant one thing: avoidance. Parents became expert label readers, meal planners, and restaurant negotiators, always on high alert for hidden allergens. The fear of accidental exposure and life-threatening reactions was an ever-present worry. An EpiPen was a must-have at all

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