We are getting closer to Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) in North America. Merck Sharpe and Dohme has now published a positive set of results for its phase III clinical trials of a SLIT treatment for grass allergy. Grass allergy is a common seasonal allergy that results in a host of symptoms, ...

Experts from the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GA2LEN) and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology say that first generation H1 antihistamines can be dangerous and should no longer be available over-the-counter (OTC). Apparently, the older style antihistamines have now been linked to both health and social ...

There's more and more technology to help you to manage your seasonal allergies. The latest addition is the iPhone application, Pollen Radar. Pollen Radar makes use of the Japanese Weather Association and their Weather API, which means that a Japanese user can have the latest pollen count available on an ...

Seasonal allergies are more than just a passing nuisance: loss of both concentration and productivity at work are noted in many allergy studies as a reason to manage this condition and reduce symptoms. Allergic rhinitis is the culprit; this is the medical term for your runny nose, itchy eyes and ...

Nothing disrupts sleep like snoring. Unfortunately, lack of sleep is not just a minor annoyance. It can result in significant health issues, including high blood pressure, a weakened immune system, increased stress hormones in the body (that can contribute to weight gain), as well as depressed brain function. That increased ...