Search results for "Allergies"
Clinical decision rule identified patients with reported, but not actual, penicillin allergy
The rule may help identify patients with low-risk allergies at the point of care, without the need for penicillin skin testing by a specialist.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/24/4.htm
24 Mar 2020
Break the cycle of COPD exacerbations
New concepts in the field of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include pre-COPD, which is defined by normal spirometry in the presence of symptoms, and PRISm, or preserved ratio impaired spirometry.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/break-the-cycle-of-copd-exacerbations.htm
1 Nov 2024
Penicillin allergy associated with risk of MRSA, C. diff, due to use of other antibiotics
Systematically addressing penicillin allergies may be an important public health strategy to reduce the incidence of MRSA and C. difficile among patients with a documented penicillin allergy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/03/6.htm
3 Jul 2018
Evidence shifting for cardiac drugs with insect allergies
The cardiovascular benefits of beta-blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors must be weighed against anaphylaxis risk in patients with allergy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/evidence-shifting-for-cardiac-drugs-with-insect-allergies.htm
1 Apr 2022
MKSAP Quiz: ‘Sun allergy’
A 62-year-old woman is evaluated for a “sun allergy,” manifesting as a rash on her scalp, eyelids, upper back, and knuckles. This started 2 years ago, but is less pronounced over the winter months. Her only medication is hydrocortisone cream. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/06/3.htm
6 Nov 2018
Unwind the ‘story’ to diagnose asthma, allergies
Every asthma or allergy patient has a story, and the details that the patients relate tell the internist how best to manage and treat several conditions that are interrelated and frequently comorbid.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/allergies.htm
1 Jul 2016
CDC committee recommends specific flu vaccine as an option for people with egg allergy
The immunization advisory committee at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last week recommended using the vaccine FluBlok in the 2013-14 flu season for people aged 18 through 49 years with egg allergy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/02/6.htm
2 Jul 2013
Allergies are on the rise, but so are treatments
Environmental allergies are becoming more prevalent, and fortunately, so are treatments, as internists and allergists recommend options from changing the immediate environment to immunotherapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/allergies.htm
1 May 2016
New food allergy guidelines aid diagnosis, management
New food allergy guidelines aid diagnosis, management
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/6.htm
14 Dec 2010
Food allergies are a tough nut to crack
As public awareness of food allergies increases, identification and management into adulthood can be difficult to sort out, carrying the risk of misdiagnosis, according to specialists who are trying to improve physician education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/allergies.htm
1 May 2011