Concerns are rising over access to appropriate asthma medications after the discontinuation of Flovent brand corticosteroid inhalers. An authorized generic… Read more »
Author: Wendy Mondello
Senators Urge FAA to Act: Get Epi Auto-Injectors onto Flights
Epinephrine auto-injectors must be included in the emergency medical kit of every commercial flight, three U.S. senators have told the… Read more »
Texas Football Allergy Incident: Targeted Player Feels Backlash
When he was on the field, Carter Mannon zoned in on playing football during his team’s Texas playoff run. But… Read more »
Airline Backs Attendant’s Right to Deny Allergy Accommodations
Delta Air Lines strongly disputes a California family’s complaint of discrimination for denying a teen’s requested nut allergy accommodation. The… Read more »
Olive Garden Hailed for Switch to Sesame-Free Breadsticks
The famous Olive Garden breadsticks are once again sesame-free. The popular chain restaurant recently switched suppliers, so the customer favorite… Read more »
FDA Advice to Cut Food Allergy Label Errors: What Will It Change?
The FDA has issued new advice to food manufacturers on cross-contact and accurate labeling for top food allergens. This draft… Read more »
Voices of Change: 6 Students Behind New Food Allergy Laws
Student advocates are bringing their legislative voices to the table for food allergies and making a difference. Let us introduce… Read more »
‘Call to Action’ After Allergy Skin Test Extracts Give False Results
A team of allergists is urging improved standardization of allergen extracts used in allergy skin testing after studying peanut extracts… Read more »
Epinephrine Price Caps: Who Will Win and Who Will Pay?
Illinois has become the largest of a list of states to cap the price of epinephrine auto-injectors. The state’s new… Read more »
College Roommates: How to Have the Food Allergy Talk
Living with roommates at a college campus can seem daunting for students with food allergies. Will they follow your allergy… Read more »