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Study: Ragweed, mold behind rise in allergies
MADISON, N.J. — Ragweed and mold are driving increased allergies across America, Quest Diagnostics reported Monday.
In the study, sensitization rates to common ragweed and mold increased the most of the 11 common allergens evaluated over a four-year period. Sensitization to common ragweed grew 15% nationally, while mold grew 12%. By comparison, sensitization to the 11 allergens combined increased 5.8%.
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Taro gets nod to market generic Zyrtec for kids
HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic over-the-counter treatment for allergies made by Taro Pharmaceutical Industries.
Taro announced Monday the approval of cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution.
The drug, a generic version of Johnson & Johnson’s children’s Zyrtec, is used to relieve symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies and is available in a sugar-free bubblegum flavor.