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This article describes the signs and symptoms of drug allergy, and explains the effects that it can have on patient care. It outlines the risk factors for the development of drug allergy, along with the mechanisms by which allergic reactions are mediated. This article also explains the tests used to diagnose drug allergy, and provides recommendations for the management of patients who experience an allergic reaction to a drug. The author uses case studies to emphasise the importance of the role of the nurse in managing, reporting and documenting drug allergies appropriately. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Peanut allergy can be life-threatening, but a new treatment shows promise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides information on the developments of treatments for ocular allergy. It has been noted that current pharmacopoeia oftopical treatments for ocular allergy comprises agents with antihistaminic and other therapeutic substances. Results of various in vitro studies show that olopatadine provides mast-cell stabilization.

The article focuses on ocular allergy management and contact lenses. Although most contact lens fitters consider ocular allergy more an annoying distraction than a clinical challenge, synergy between contact lens and ocular allergy management creates an opportunity for improved patient care and practice growth. The first step to effective patient management is simply asking the patients if they suffer from allergy. Controlling medication use is another critical facet of allergy patient management. In a comprehensive approach to manage the contact lens-wearing allergy patient one should focus on manage their lenses, ocular surface and allergy in a coordinated way.

In this article author discusses the importance of integrative health care in the field of optometry. She mentions that best integrative approach helps in finding the course of therapy that works best with patients by combining several options. She further mentions the role of integrative approach in several areas including the treatment for dry-eye syndromes and desensitizing the body to allergens.