Trigger warning: this opinion article references three recent food allergy tragedies. Post may not be suitable for some, including children.… Read more »
Author: Jenifer Goodwin
Epinephrine Nasal Spray Ready for FDA; Epi Film Makes Progress
Updated May 12, 2023 – A needle-free alternative to the epinephrine auto-injector has taken a crucial step forward with the… Read more »
Brilliant, Beloved College Student Dies of Nut Allergy Reaction
A college student described as a natural leader, brilliant, and much loved by his classmates and teachers has died after… Read more »
Odd Anaphylaxis: Pollen in a Scrape; Shrimp Plus Dust Mite Shots
Allergists have recently come across two odd causes for anaphylaxis. While both cases are distinct, each involves a combination of… Read more »
Allergy News: Sex as Asthma Trigger; Schools and Stock Inhalers
Heavy Breathing During Sex? Might Be Asthma If you’re feeling breathless during sex, hope that it’s because you’re feeling amorous,… Read more »
Half of Food-Allergic Adults Have Never Been Prescribed an Auto-Injector
Only half of adults with a food allergy have ever been prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector, a new survey finds. Only… Read more »
Allergy-Related Death of Cannabis Worker Sparks Concerns
A woman who collapsed and died after an asthma attack in an indoor marijuana cultivation facility is the first-known allergy-related… Read more »
Could Xolair Be the First Biologic Treatment for Food Allergies?
Biologic medications that neutralize IgE antibodies have long been considered a promising food allergy treatment. Now, one such medication –… Read more »
Test Shows: How Much Peanut an Allergic Child Can Tolerate
Epitope testing has been shown in studies to be far more reliable in diagnosing peanut allergy than traditional skin or… Read more »
Marijuana Allergy: From Symptoms to Causes, Cross-Reactions
In recent years, 19 U.S. states and Canada have legalized cannabis, aka marijuana, for recreational use, while 38 states have… Read more »