In the fall of 2023, ARS Pharma’s epinephrine nasal spray seemed like a sure bet to win Food and Drug… Read more »
Author: Jenifer Goodwin
Pill That Treats Cancer Prevented Food Allergy Reactions in Study
Just a few doses of a pill used to treat blood cancers prevented allergic reactions to peanuts in adults with… Read more »
Chef Michael Chiarello’s Death Reminds of Allergy Risks for Adults
Known for his Italian-inspired California dishes, celebrity chef Michael Chiarello’s death from anaphylaxis came as a shock to many. Chiarello’s… Read more »
OIT Formula for Multiple Allergens Shows Promise in Early Results
A proprietary blend of 15 different allergenic food proteins is showing promise in desensitizing allergic children to more than one… Read more »
Viaskin Peanut Patch Desensitized Most Toddlers in Phase 3 Trial
The Viaskin patch for peanut allergy is showing promise in desensitizing peanut-allergic toddlers in a late-stage trial. After wearing the… Read more »
Why Climate Change Is Making Pollen Allergies Worse Than Ever
Across the U.S. and North America, climate change is making pollen allergy season longer and more intense. If you’re feeling… Read more »
Expert Panel Recommends FDA Approve Neffy Epinephrine Spray
An expert panel has recommended that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approve a new, epinephrine nasal spray for treating… Read more »
OIT to Sesame Can Safely and Effectively Desensitize Kids
Oral immunotherapy (OIT) for sesame allergy is safe and effective, with 71 percent of kids reaching a maintenance dose and… Read more »
‘Very Low-Dose’ Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Helps Desensitize
Oral immunotherapy using even very small amounts of peanut helps with desensitization and protecting from reactions due to accidental ingestion,… Read more »
Study Shows Skin Water Loss Can Predict Anaphylaxis in an Allergy Challenge
Oral food challenges are a highly accurate way of confirming whether or not someone has a food allergy. But many… Read more »