Subcutaneous immunotherapy (allergy shots) can work quickly NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Jun 07 – Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) is at least…

Prevalence and severity of food allergies in the US Previous attempts at quantifying the scope of food allergies among U.S….

“Hypoallergenic” dogs not really hypoallergenic If you are thinking about adopting a dog and someone in your household suffers from…

Be food allergy ready this school year Starting the conversation with schools about food allergy preparedness can be a challenge,…

Mold exposure during infancy increases asthma risk ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 2, 2011) – Infants who live in “moldy” homes…

Allergy injections as effective as medication as early as first season A recent study published in the Journal of Allergy…

Sublingual Immunotherapy drops – still little evidence for effectiveness in US March 7, 2012 (Orlando, Florida) — A keen interest…

CT Magazine again names Dr. Backman a Top Doc Kenneth Backman, MD, who is board certified in Adult and Pediatric…

Early life skin contact with peanut may increase risk of peanut allergy A recent study published in Allergy, the European…

Vitamin D insufficiency may increase risk of adverse effects of corticosteroids on bone Inhaled and oral corticosteroids are often used…

Baked egg tolerance in many egg allergic patients Most egg-allergic patients will ultimately outgrow their allergy over time. However, new…

Oral immunotherapy promising for children with egg allergy Oral immunotherapy represents a promising therapeutic intervention for children with egg allergy,…

Effect of inhaled corticosteroids in childhood on adult height The use of inhaled corticosteroids in children is known to cause…

Stopping inhaled corticosteroids can lead to worsening asthma ACAAI 2012 Annual Meeting, Anaheim, California — People whose asthma is stable…

Fast facts about asthma in CT See the link below. Asthma continues to have a major impact on many of…

Pesticides in drinking water may cause food allergies A recent study published in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma and…

Allergen avoidance in infancy reduces asthma risk to age 18 This study published in the journal Thorax (2012;67(12):1046-1051) demonstrates that…

Oral desensitization for milk allergy loses effectiveness over time At the recent American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology annual…

Spring pollen season is here With the arrival of warm weather (finally,) spring pollen season has arrived as well. For…

Sublingual immunotherapy effective at high doses not currently available in the US. The Journal of the American Medical Association published…

Parental sucking of pacifier may prevent allergy in children Allergies are very common in industrialized countries. It has been suggested…

Symptoms of atopic dermatitis are influenced by outdoor pollution JACI, June 2013: Outdoor air pollution is related to exacerbation of…

Immunotherapy reduces costs in management of allergic rhinitis Allergen-specific immunotherapy is the only treatment that alters the clinical course of…

Few patients with penicillin allergy histories are truly allergic Penicillin allergy testing can safely exclude IgE-mediated penicillin allergy. Almost 8%…

Immunotherapy (allergy shots) during pregnancy may reduce risk of allergy in child Mothers’ receipt of immunotherapy during pregnancy may reduce…

Omalizumab (Xolair) helps chronic hives (chronic idiopathic urticaria) The following summary is taken from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma,…

Top Doctors Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County is proud to announce that all three of our physicians, Dr….

Children who tolerate baked egg are more likely to outgrow egg allergy A recent study published in the Journal of…

Oral immunotherapy appears effective for peanut allergy-more studies needed Oral immunotherapy (OIT) for children’s peanut allergy may be a safe…

Xolair (omalizumab) approved for chronic hives Chronic urticaria (hives) can be a miserable experience for those that are afflicted. Many…

Grastek and Ragwitek, sublingual immunotherapy tablets, approved by FDA The FDA approved the ragweed allergy treatment Ragwitek, the third sublingual immunotherapy…

tudy finds that Vitamin D fails to help asthma patients A recently published multi-center study found that supplemental vitamin D…

Immunotherapy recommended for those allergic to insect stings MILWAUKEE, WI – Warmer weather means more time outdoors, but spending time…

Epinephrine not always accessible to children with food allergies Surveyed pediatric patients with food allergies, and accompanying parents and families…

Dairy intake during pregnancy reduced children’s eczema and asthma risks A study in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology…

Food avoidance as treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an emerging allergic disorder predominantly triggered by food allergens….

Peanut protein in dust may increase allergy risk Babies exposed to traces of peanut protein in house dust may have…

Moisturizing newborn skin may help prevent eczema A recent study by a Japanese institute found that consistently using emollients on…

Ingredient in many household products causes contact allergies A chemical called methylisothiazolinone, used as a preservative in many baby wipes, soaps,…

Early antibiotic exposure does not cause childhood asthma Prenatal and early-life exposure to antibiotics does not seem to cause asthma…

Frequent use of anticholinergic medications(including older antihistamines) may increase risk of dementia Long-term and/or high-dose use of a class of…

World Allergy Organization issues guidance on probiotics in pregnancy, breast-feeding, and infancy The World Allergy Organization has released conditional guidelines…

Study finds that early introduction of peanut may help prevent allergy HOUSTON, TX – The first ever published data from…

AAAAI calls for penicillin skin testing to slow antibiotic resistance The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is calling…

Breast feeding does not appear to affect allergy sensitization in children The time a mother spends breast-feeding her child has…

Children with peanut allergy face greater exposure risk at home vs. school Accidental exposures to peanut allergens in children are…

New recommendations regarding early peanut introduction into the diet of high risk infants The recent publication of the LEAP study…

Food allergy not a risk factor for propofol reactions The AAAAI recently commented on the safety of asthma inhalers in…

Oral phenylephrine no more effective than placebo Seasonal allergic rhinitis (AR) is just one of many conditions that can cause…

Intranasal flu vaccine well tolerated in children with egg allergy and/or asthma Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) is an intranasal…

Allergy immunotherapy (allergy shots) may help prevent asthma Researchers in Dresden, Germany, have demonstrated that allergy immunotherapy can effectively prevent…

Food allergy and eczema have a combined effect on growth in early childhood Food allergy is common, especially in early…

The Asthma – Migraine Connection People who experience occasional migraine headaches may be at greater risk of developing chronic migraine…

Asthma bronchodilator use in pregnancy associated with modest increased risk of autism Children whose mothers took certain asthma drugs during…

Early introduction of peanut leads to sustained reduction in peanut allergy Infants who are fed peanuts within the first 11…

Tips to help prepare for another bad pollen season As another potentially bad pollen season approaches, clinicians can help patients…

Early epinephrine use tied to fewer overall doses Although anaphylaxis accounts for an increasing percentage of all pediatric emergency department…

Fluticasone plus salmeterol associated with fewer severe exacerbations than fluticasone alone The safety of long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs) such as salmeterol…

Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy does not reduce IgE mediated allergic disease in children Prenatal supplementation with omega-3 (n-3) long-chain…

Nasal irrigation and steam inhalation in chronic sinusitis Nasal irrigation appears beneficial in symptom improvement for patients with chronic sinusitis,…

Vitamin D supplements may combat asthma A Cochrane Review (meta-analysis of multiple studies) suggests that patients with asthma who take…

Early introduction of egg and peanut may prevent allergy For many years parents were advised not to give their child…

Peanut patch effective in reducing sensitivity to peanut Initial trial results have shown that a wearable patch, which delivers small…

Infants with a history of allergies should be tested for peanut allergy prior to introduction into the diet Most of…

Thunderstorms and asthma As we have found with the recent deaths in Australia in the news from “thunderstorm asthma” it…

NIH recommends feeding babies peanut-based foods to lower risk of allergies Babies with a high risk of developing peanut allergy…

Early introduction of egg in babies with eczema may reduce risk of egg allergy A clinical trial conducted in Japan…

Pet exposure may reduce risk of allergy and obesity A new University of Alberta study showed that babies from families…

Skin patch for peanut allergy demonstrates benefit in children Researchers have shown that a wearable patch that delivers small amounts…

Delayed food introduction may increase the risk of sensitization Delaying the introduction of potentially allergenic foods until after a baby’s…

Most people who believe they are allergic to penicillin actually aren’t ATLANTA, GA (November 7, 2014) – Many people have…

Fructan, not gluten, may be cause of many people’s gastrointestinal symptoms Although only one percent of the population are affected…

Fish oil and probiotics in pregnancy/breastfeeding may reduce risk of food allergy / eczema Taking fish oil during pregnancy cuts…

Allergy injections may cut long term asthma medication use in children A review published in Pediatrics summarizes the current safety and…

Use of quick relief asthma inhalers without controller medication may impair fertility in women Women using short-acting asthma inhalers took…

Infants given certain medications may have higher odds of developing allergies Babies who are given antacids or antibiotics during their…

Viral infections and asthma exacerbations Asthma and respiratory viruses don’t go well together. Weakened by the common cold or the…

Current state of oral immunotherapy to foods There remains a lot of interest in oral immunotherapy to foods – here’s…

Spring cleaning A helpful article from the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: Lots of people view the coming…

More precise pollen forecasts may be coming Scientists could be a step closer to providing more precise pollen forecasts to…

Oral immunotherapy leads to more reactions in the treatment group Oral immunotherapy, a treatment for peanut allergies that involves giving…

Allergy & Asthma Care welcomes our newest physician, Sara I. Dever, MD We are excited to welcome Sara I Dever,…

Study finds that children with mild asthma can use inhaled steroid and bronchodilator as needed A new study from Washington…

Subcutaneous immunotherapy effective in reducing oral allergy / pollen food allergy syndrome symptoms A study presented at the American College…

Spring is here Frequent Spring Allergy Questions Answered (ACAAI) Spring is in the air and that means pollen, mold spores…

Eosinophilic Esophagitis – new guidelines Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the esophagus triggered by allergens that…

Peanut oral immunotherapy now available in our office Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County is pleased to announce that…

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) associated with dust mite and grass pollen allergies Findings of a recent study showed house dust mites…

Antibiotic exposure under age 2 linked to allergy, asthma, eczema risk Children under age 2 who take antibiotics are at…

New asthma guidelines with some significant changes, including single maintenance and reliever therapy The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) newly…

Consensus statement on food allergy prevention in infants The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), American College of…

Prepare for spring allergies Despite the cold weather, spring allergy season will be here before you know it. During this…

Planning for spring pollen season Spring is just around the corner. Here are some great tips from the American College…

Acute allergic reactions to mRNA vaccines are rare Severe allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines are rare and resolve quickly, a…

Oral Allergy Syndrome: The Hidden Allergy Are you or your child one of the thousands of people who experience itching…

Study questions hygiene hypothesis regarding increase in allergies The theory that modern society is too clean, leading to defective immune…

Chemicals found in household products may increase risk of asthma in adults Commonly-used household products should carry a warning that…

Feeding eggs to infants early can prevent egg allergy Feeding eggs to infants could reduce their risk of egg allergy…

Keeping allergies and asthma under control in the new year From the ACAAI: New Year’s resolutions can feel overwhelming, and…

CT Magazine Lists Dr. Backman From the AAAAI Everything You Need to Know about Tree Nut Allergy Tree nut allergy…

Children can achieve clinical remission of peanut allergy with oral immunotherapy Oral immunotherapy with or without probiotic adjuvants conferred sustained…

Prepare for spring pollen season Winter may not be over, but now is the time to prepare for spring allergies….

Study finds that montelukast is not associated with neuropsychiatric events in children Montelukast does not appear to increase the risk…

CT Magazine Lists Dr. Backman Kenneth Backman, MD, who is board certified in Adult and Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, has…

Oral immunotherapy not ready for prime time From the 2011 Annual meeting of the Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology(AAAAI):…

Baked milk and baked egg challenge recipes Food allergies may cause many more visits to the emergency room than previously…

Damp house linked to kids’ risk of nasal allergies The following is taken from the American College of Allergy, Asthma,…

Asthma attacks from allergies send kids to ICU November 3, 2010 – Children whose asthma attacks are triggered by allergic…

Egg allergic patients can safely receive influenza vaccine It is influenza season, and current CDC guidelines recommend that all individuals…

Adequate vitamin D may help with asthma control Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology: Asthmatic children with vitamin D deficiency…

Can you outgrow a shrimp allergy? Shellfish allergies are responsible for most emergency room department visits in food-allergic adults, and…

Peanut allergy on the rise The prevalence of peanut allergy among children tripled between 1997 and 2008, researchers found. Respondents…

Fetal tobacco exposure promotes asthma NEW ORLEANS — Maternal smoking during pregnancy may exert a more powerful influence on asthma…

Allergy blood tests – easy to order, hard to interpret The allergy blood test, often called the RAST, tests for…

Sublingual immunotherapy – not ready for prime time There have recently been a number of practitioners, mostly non-allergists, offering sublingual…

Food allergy awareness key to successful management in schools Food allergy is a growing safety concern across the United States…

Sublingual Immunotherapy help kids with Food Allergies? Despite some recent studies exploring the use of oral or sublingual immunotherapy, Dr….

Food Allergies Increase in Kids FROM  DR. BACKMAN AND DR. VEKSLER: We are seeing more food allergy issues among children…

Dr. Backman Named Allergy Chief at Bridgeport Dr. Backman has been named Chief of Allergy at Bridgeport Hospital. Dr. Backman,…

Early peanut introduction can prevent peanut allergy for infants across risk categories LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The medical community should ask…

Begin medications in late February or early March to help prevent spring allergy symptoms It’s important to begin allergy meds…

Moisture damage and mold in the home during infancy associated with persistent childhood wheeze Residential exposure to moisture damage and…

Allergen immunotherapy improves quality of life in children with nasal and eye allergies Pollen subcutaneous immunotherapy(“allergy shots”) improved health-related quality…

Tree nut oral immunotherapy deemed safe for preschoolers, under investigation OIT (oral immunotherapy) for tree nut allergies was safe and…

CT MAGAZINE TOP DOCS 2023 We are pleased to announce that all three of our physicians, Drs. Kenneth Backman, Katherine…

Testing options for insect sting allergy PARK CITY, Utah — Patients who have had systemic reactions to insect stings should…

Protocol eliminates or mitigates hypersensitivity reactions to iodinated contrast media Key takeaways: A two-track protocol helped physicians select safe iodinated…

High intensity interval training leads to reduced inhaled corticosteroid dose in asthma Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) is a potent anti-inflammatory agent…

Subcutaneous immunotherapy for dust mites (allergy shots) reduces asthma risk and improves control Subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy for house dust mite…

Early peanut introduction can provide lasting protection from peanut allergy Consuming peanut products from infancy through age 5 years provided…

Early introduction guidelines may reduce risk of peanut anaphylaxis in children The 2017 Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut…

Early childhood infections linked to asthma risk Novel research has identified a strong connection between early-life respiratory tract infections and…

Food allergy may be bidirectionally associated with atopic dermatitis Children diagnosed with atopic dermatitis or food allergy were more likely…

Exercise during pregnancy associated with decreased asthma risk in children Maintaining regular physical activity during pregnancy appeared to be associated…

Study finds that montelukast is not associated with neuropsychiatric events in children Montelukast does not appear to increase the risk…

Diverse diet at age 9 months indicates less risk for food allergy at age 18 months Infants with a diverse…

FDA issues warning regarding common antihistamines The FDA warned that some people develop severe itching, or pruritus, after stopping long-term…

Myths of food sensitivity tests: what you need to know Food sensitivity testing has exploded in popularity in recent years,…

Two hour observation after epinephrine dose likely safe in most kids with mild anaphylaxis When caring for children who present…

Severe asthma exacerbations associated with short acting beta agonist use Increasing exposure to short-acting beta 2 agonist rescue or reliever…

Combination nasal medication treatment improves nasal allergy symptoms better than one alone Intranasal corticosteroid and intranasal antihistamine therapies did a…

Children who react to first COVID vaccine dose can safely receive second dose Children with immediate allergic reactions to their…

First treatment approved for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) Dupilumab (Dupixent) became the first drug approved to treat eosinophilic esophagitis in adults…

We’ve moved our Fairfield office – same building, first floor Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield is excited to announce…

Early emollient use reduces incidence of atopic dermatitis among high-risk infants Infants at high risk for atopic dermatitis who used…