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			Food Allergy - News from the literature
			Home is a "safe haven" for food allergic patients, the processing of meals can be controlled, and accidental ingestions are rare. However, food allergic patients visit friends, go to school, and take vacations. With some easy precautions, risks may be kept low also outside of home. Helpful hints for those flying in the European sky on some major airlines. This section is an excellent resource and hence the 5 star rating. F.O.O.D.   Switzerland
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			From diet to diesel: new research from the National Asthma Campaign
			Diesel exhaust and asthma National Asthma Campaign, UK   United Kingdom
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			Gatifloxacin Effective In Treatment Of Sinusitis
			Gatifloxacin has been shown to be equivalent to clarithromycin in the treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis. Doctor's Guide to Asthma Information and Resources   USA
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			Guanfacine Effective For AD/HD And Tic Disorder
			Guanfacine appears to be effective second-line therapy in AD/HD children who fail to respond to stimulants or those who develop tics following stimulant therapy. Doctor's Guide to Asthma Information and Resources   USA
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			Heartburn Treatment And Asthma Symptoms
			Although people with asthma often suffer from heartburn, there is insufficient evidence to conclude that heartburn is an asthma trigger. Also there is insufficient evidence that treating heartburn improves asthma symptoms. LinkMedica   United Kingdom
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			Identifying Exercise Allergies: Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis and Cholinergic Urticaria
			THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE - VOL 24 - NO. 11 - NOVEMBER 96 Interesting sports article covering three case studies of exercise-induced Anaphylaxis and Cholinergic Urticaria. Also looks at what sparks the reaction. The history, signs and symptoms and diagnostic studies. Tom Terrell, MD, MPhil; David O. Hough, MD*; Raquelle Alexander, MD The Physician and Sportsmedicine   USA
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			In The News
			Various news articles including: Controversies in the Use of Inhaled Steroid Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma (3/8/99) Possible pathogenic role of neutrophils in asthma (3/8/99) Allergic Disease Update - Part II (3/8/99) Cisapride (Propulsid) warning (2/25/99) Allergy Update Symposium - Part I (2/24/99) Newer prevention/treatment approaches for influenza (2/24/99) Breast Feeding of Allergic Infants (2/22/99) Prevalence of Nickel Sensitivity Increasing (1/22/99) American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology   USA
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			In the News
			From the AAAAI 1999 Annual Meeting, and general news. Systemic mastocytosis, anaphylaxis and flushing syndromes Tuberculin skin testing (3/17/99) Controversies in the Use of Inhaled Steroid Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Possible pathogenic role of neutrophils in asthma Anti-IgE therapy decreases IgE receptor expression (5/7/99) Many pet allergic individuals won't give up their pets (5/7/99) Compliance of children with asthma treatment programs (5/6/99) Allergic Disease Update - Part II (3/8/99) Cisapride (Propulsid) warning (2/25/99) American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology   USA
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			In The News - 1997 Archive
			Various news articles including: Prevalence, severity of asthma continue to rise in the elderly ABAI certification: its significance and importance to the medical community Cockroach allergen suspected as a contributing factor to the rise in asthma severity AAAAI Responds to New England Journal of Medicine Immunotherapy Study Study shows allergy shots help ragweed asthma sufferers Spirometry: An important component in the diagnosis and management of asthma Study reveals outcomes improved for asthmatics under specialty care Patients rate allergy/immunology favorably among specialists Study shows asthma specialists decrease long-run costs Recent allergy and health care issues in Washington, D.C. An update on aerosol therapy delivery devices The effect of wood smoke on asthmatics Recent study sheds new light on riddle of asthma U.S. emergency care for pediatric asthma differs from NIH guidelines Restaurants paying attention to food allergy lawsuits Managed care market requires responses Reducing indoor allergens American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology   USA
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