A dissolving epinephrine film for treating allergic reactions retains most of its potency for long periods in the heat. Research… Read more »
Food Allergy News
Palforzia Launches Its Approved Peanut Allergy OIT for Toddlers
Palforzia, the oral immunotherapy (OIT) for peanut allergy, is officially available for treatment in toddlers with peanut allergy in the… Read more »
Benefits of Peanut Allergy Patch for Kids Grow Over Time
After five years of daily use, the Viaskin peanut patch desensitized 73 percent of older children and teens, new research… Read more »
Lawsuit Puts 504 Plan Protections at Risk for Food Allergy Kids
Updated – Several states have submitted a status update in a lawsuit that puts at risk the federal 504 plan.… Read more »
Xolair Desensitizes Food-Allergic Kids with Fewer Reactions Than OIT
Omalizumab (Xolair) desensitized more children with multiple food allergies, with fewer reactions, than oral immunotherapy, new research shows. After one… Read more »
Peanut Butter OIT Proves Effective – But It’s Not for Everyone
We speak often of kids who are exquisitely allergic and react severely to the smallest allergenic bite. But allergists say… Read more »
Neffy Launches Free Epi Nasal Sprayer Program for U.S. Schools
U.S. schools may be able to receive neffy epinephrine nasal sprayers at no cost for use in allergy emergencies. ARS… Read more »
FDA on Top Allergen Labels: Coconut Off List, Milk Sources Expand
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its definition of milk and eggs as major allergens in updated guidance… Read more »
LA Wildfires: How to Help Those in Need of Allergy-Friendly Food
Sidney Price looked at the smoky, orange sky from the wildfires raging nearby and knew she had to help. The… Read more »
Bile Acids May Impact Who Reaches Food Allergy OIT Remission
Studies show that children with food allergies may have differences in their microbiome – the vast community of bacteria living in the… Read more »