Allergies are common and costly. Total costs are in the billions. An increasing proportion of this number is being shifted to the patient, in the form of higher copays and deductibles. The price of health… Read More »Allergy shots, a new source of savings
Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit (FAO/WHO 2002). The potential benefits include inhibition of pathogens, improved integrity of the gastrointestinal (GI) barrier and enhanced immune… Read More »Probiotics for the prevention and treatment of allergies
Last week, the FDA Allergenic Products Advisory Committee unanimously supported approval for two new sublingual allergy tablets (Oralair and Grastek). Allergy tablets are an alternative to conventional allergy shots. Both tablets are indicated for the… Read More »FDA committee supports approval of two new sublingual allergy tablets
One in four Americans are sensitive to dust mites. If we include other components of house dust (pollens, animal danders, cockroaches and molds), the number is even higher. Dust mites are arachnids, like spiders and… Read More »Dust Mite Avoidance
