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DENVER -@New research from National Jewish Health suggests that long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), commonly used in combination asthma inhalers, are not associated with more severe reactions during oral food challenges in children with asthma and food allergy. The study was recen...

National Jewish Health Pediatric Food Allergy Program Director Bruce J. Lanser, MD, is the featured speaker at three upcoming @Dialogue with a Doc@ events in New York City, Scarsdale and Tarrytown, New York.Dr. Lanser will speak about the significant increase in food allergies am...

Dr. Kanao Otsu is a fellowship-trained allergist & immunologist. She treats common and rare allergies, asthma and immune disorders and deficiencies....

Elizabeth Gyorkos is a pediatric physician assistant who specializes treating kids with allergies, eczema, vocal cord dysfunction, GERD and asthma....

Pediatric allergy may include frequent sneezing, runny nose or irritated eyes and may seem like a common cold or other illness....

Infants who develop eczema are more likely to develop food allergies, hay fever and asthma as they grow older, a progression known as the atopic march. Donald Leung, MD, PhD, head of Pediatric Allergy @ Clinical Immunology at National Jewish Health, has identified itching and dry...

During holiday season, there are additional dangers to health. Many holiday festivities are in close proximity of others. Follow these tips to stay vigilant....

Do you get an itchy, tight mouth or throat when you eat certain foods? You may have oral allergy syndrome, a type of pollen allergy. Learn more in our video. ...

Atopic dermatitis patients are up to six times more likely to develop food@allergy than those without the disease. New research at National Jewish Health suggests that colonization of patients@ skin with Staphylococcus aureus bacteria promotes the development of food allergy. The...

Oral Allergy Syndrome is an allergic reaction to fruits and vegetables that have similar proteins to certain pollens. An itchy mouth is a common symptom....

Start here for gift ideas for friends and loved ones who have allergies, asthma and food allergies....

Spring is known for big temperature and humidity changes, along with high tree pollen counts increases — all of which can contribute to allergies and asthma. ...

Summer is here and many children with allergies, asthma, food allergies and other health issues are heading off to camp. Use these tips to help you get the camp ready to care for your child’s health needs....

Allergies are an immune system reaction to a foreign substance (an allergen) as if it were dangerous, even though it is harmless to others....

Dr. BJ Lanzer gives patient parents tips & tricks to help their kids manage food allergies at school in this Facebook Live video session....

Being born during colder weather seasons may put babies at higher risk for an allergic phenomenon known as the atopic march. The atopic march describes a progression of allergic diseases in children that begins with atopic dermatitis (eczema), food allergies, asthma and hay fever...

FPIES is an uncommon adverse GI reaction to a particular food. It is different from more common food allergies like IgE mediated food allergy....

People with food allergies are at lower risk for infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. In contrast, obesity and high body mass index are risk factors for infection, whereas those with asthma are not at increased infection risk. @ @Those are some of the findi...

Fall is when people with allergies may notice a condition change. Being prepared for these changes can make a big difference in controlling your allergies....

Cockroach allergies are common. 33% of people with other documented allergies are sensitive to cockroaches....

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Michael Nevid, MD, has joined the National Jewish Health for Kids team as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in the Department of Pediatrics. He specializes in diagnosing and treating allergic diseases, including seasonal allergies, asthma, eczema, and food and drug allergies...

Our video library includes videos on a variety of the most important topics involving the medical community and its patients today....

Allergies can spoil summer fun and vacations, however, symptoms can be lessened or prevented outright with informed allergy management strategies....

Freezing temperatures bring an end to seasonal pollen allergies, but time spent in the home can contribute to sickness due to winter allergens....

Learn about the immune system's role in food allergies & get information on treating food allergies in our video with Dr. Kanao Otsu....

The strategy to allergy treatment is identification of the allergen and avoiding exposure. Medications are also used to treat the symptoms of allergy....

Oral allergy syndrome is an allergic reaction when a person with pollen allergies eats raw fruits or vegetables that have proteins similar to pollen....

For allergies to occur in a person, they must have a genetic predisposition for allergy combined with exposure to a sensitizing allergen....

Watching this video could help you save a life! Learn how to use an EpiPen to prevent emergency anaphylaxis in people with allergies....

Supporters came together at the Boca West Country Club for the popular @New Directions Luncheon@ that was held March 4, 2022. This year the event focused on raising awareness about pediatric allergies and asthma and raising funds to support research in these areas at National Jew...

Researchers want to know what causes food allergies, eczema and wheezing in infants. If you’re pregnant, you may be able to help find the answer. ...

Medical conditions and treatment programs offered at National Jewish Health. Search our conditions database or browse alphabetically. Find a specialist today....

Research at National Jewish Health and other institutions has shown that the biologic dupilumab improves signs and symptoms of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) in young children whether or not they have another inflammatory condition, such as asthma, allergic rhiniti...

Read about different research achievements and institutional awards to National Jewish Health from US News & World Report, 5280, Castle Connolly and others....

Find possible causes for hay fever and learn what complications of allergic rhinitis combined with other respiratory conditions could bring....

Our video library includes videos on a variety of the most important topics involving the medical community and its patients today....

You are welcome to download some of our patient education materials in pdf form....

You are welcome to download some of our patient education materials in pdf form....

View these dynamic infographics for ways to improve your health....

View these dynamic infographics for ways to improve your health....

View these dynamic infographics for ways to improve your health....

Learn answers to frequently asked questions about allergies including pets and animals, food, hives, insect stings, and what common treatment looks like....

Child allergy causes can be triggered by the immune system producing large numbers of IgE antibodies that uniquely bind to specific allergens....