ASAP
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Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy
Alpha-gal allergy has commonly been referred to as “the red meat” allergy, but doctors at the Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program (ASAP) helped uncover that not only red meat, but some medications, can contain alpha-gal. Read MoreApr 12, 2018
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My Southern Health: Learn about the signs of food allergies
Food allergies continue to be an important topic as more are diagnosed. They can develop for anyone, at any point, at any age. Read MoreNov 6, 2017
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My Southern Health: Spring allergies may be worse in the South
Hay fever can pose more of a challenge in Southern cities. Here’s why and what to do about it. Read MoreFeb 28, 2017
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Study to track diabetes drug’s ability to also treat asthma
Investigators in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine and the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism recently received a $1.25 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Read MoreJan 19, 2017
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Allergists say alpha-gal red meat allergy better understood, as numbers continue to increase
Doctors at the Vanderbilt’s Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program (ASAP) have continued to see an increase in the number of patients being treated for alpha-gal syndrome, commonly known as the red meat allergy, and with that increase has come more knowledge about management and treatment of the restrictive allergy. Read MoreDec 21, 2016
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Steps to allergy relief as tree pollen season begins
Allergies have a seasonal rhythm to their comings and goings, and we are in the midst of one of the biggest allergy seasons of the year: tree pollen season. Read MoreMar 11, 2016
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Are Food Allergies Really on the Upswing? And If So, What’s to Blame?
According to Food Allergy Research and Education, about 1.5 million Americans have food allergies. They affect one in every 13 children under age 18 in the U.S.—or about two in every classroom. Experts differ on whether or not strong evidence exists that food allergies are increasing. Read MoreDec 23, 2014