Allergists that Allergic Living contacted are excited about the FDA’s approval of the first-ever therapy for a food allergy. They… Read more »
Author: Gwen Smith
Study Shows High Costs and Burden of Peanut Allergy
A study of a large U.S. health insurer database reveals the high dollar and health costs for those living with… Read more »
FDA Approves Aimmune’s Palforzia OIT, Coming Soon to Allergist Clinics
The Food and Drug Administration on Jan. 31, 2020 approved Palforzia, Aimmune Therapeutics’ oral immunotherapy (OIT) treatment for peanut allergy… Read more »
Peanut Patch Therapy Led to Big Quality of Life Improvement for Families
Desensitizing therapies are emerging for food allergies, and being considered for approval by the FDA. But some in the medical… Read more »
Food Allergy Cited in Deaths of 12-Year-Old and College Student
Two families were left reeling from the loss of sons in the 2019 holiday season, with anaphylaxis confirmed in one… Read more »
Auvi-Q Injectors Now On-Board with American, Other Airlines
American Airlines and 2 other airlines have started stocking Auvi-Q auto-injectors in their medical kits.
Food Allergy Fund’s Founder Brings Skills, Passion to Research Efforts
She is a high-powered public relations executive and food allergy mom on a mission. Ilana Golant doesn’t just talk about… Read more »
FDA to Review Viaskin Peanut Patch for Possible Approval
DBV Technologies has announced that the FDA has agreed to review the company’s Viaskin Peanut patch for potential regulatory approval.… Read more »
NY County’s Food Allergy Restaurant Law Proves Grassroots Power
A Long Island county has unanimously passed one of the most progressive food allergy restaurant laws in the United States.… Read more »
Editor’s Remarks to FDA Committee on Peanut Allergy Drug
Allergic Living’s Gwen Smith presented the following statement on Sept. 13, 2019 to the FDA’s Allergenic Products Advisory Committee, which was… Read more »