Aug 10, 2022 | Allergy Group News, Allergy Treatment
A drug to treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) has been approved by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration. Dupixent (dupilumab) was found by the FDA to be suitable to treat the condition in those over 12 years of age who weigh more than 88 pounds. This...
Mar 23, 2021 | Allergy Group News, Vaccines
IDAHO — Those getting a COVID-19 vaccine dose have either had no reactions at all, a few side effects, or full flu-like symptoms. One side effect in particular that has become common is “COVID arm.” Read the Full Story...
Apr 16, 2020 | Allergy, Allergy Group News, Allergy Testing, Allergy Treatment, Seasonal Allergies
BOISE, Idaho — Is it allergies or coronavirus? That’s a question a lot of people are asking right now, especially if you find yourself or those around you sneezing a little more often than usual. Viewthe full...
Feb 25, 2020 | Allergy, Allergy Group News, Allergy Treatment, Food Allergy
The peanut pill, Palforzia, has been approved by the FDA, so what are food allergy patients supposed to think? Here is what we know. Palforzia (peanut flour in a capsule) is to be used as oral immunotherapy (OIT) for 4 to 17 year-olds with a confirmed...
May 14, 2019 | Allergy Group News
BOISE, Idaho (CBS 2) — In the City of Trees, trees are the pollen problem, specifically pine trees. “That’s a large pollen so you can see it visually a lot,” said certified pollen counter, Brianne Ayers. And, part of Ayers’ job is to look at pollen....
Mar 13, 2019 | Allergy Group News
The signs of allergy season are obvious in the Treasure Valley. In addition to the arrays of flowers, budding trees and lush grasses popping up, the pollen they release is easy to spot. That pollen is coating backyard furniture and settling on the surface of Boise...