New proposed federal legislation seeks to lower the cost of epinephrine auto-injectors significantly for Americans managing food and other allergies.… Read more »
Author: Wendy Mondello
With Popular Asthma Inhaler Off Shelves, Access Concerns Rise
Concerns are rising over access to appropriate asthma medications after the discontinuation of Flovent brand corticosteroid inhalers. An authorized generic… Read more »
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 »