AllergyWatch

Abstract

A new Annals feature in 2018, "From the Pages of AllergyWatch" is devoted to publishing synopses of Allergy and Asthma literature relevant to a topic of emphasis. These unbiased synopses and comments by our Editors have been previously printed in the AllergyWatch bimonthly newsletter, and it is our hope that presenting carefully selected article summaries and comments in the Annals will serve as a valuable educational resource for practicing allergists. For this issue of 'From the Pages of Allergy Watch' articles are presented that coincide with the theme of this month's Annals. The first article addresses the impact of allergic rhinitis on work productivity in affected patients. The second article review data from a large number of children presenting to Canadian emergency departments with asthma exacerbations and the impact of certain viral pathogens. The last article reviewed investigates data showing that patients who 'run out' of asthma inhalers were more likely to present to the emergency room for their asthma care.