In a long-term follow-up study, oral immunotherapy (OIT) patients who were treated for up to five food allergies were able to maintain a high level of desensitization to their allergens, even those taking very low “doses” of their allergens.
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Staph Infections on Eczema Patients’ Skin Linked to Peanut Allergy
Many patients with eczema go on to develop food allergies, a phenomenon often referred to as “the allergic march.”
Precautionary Allergy Labels Cause Widespread Confusion
Consumer survey shows many take risks with ‘may contain’ allergen labels.
LEAP-On Study Shows Peanut Allergy Protection Endures
Study had at-risk children avoid peanuts for 12 months.
Auvi-Q Rights to Be Returned to Device’s Developer Under Deal With Sanofi
Kaléo has yet to determine the future of the Auvi-Q and Allerject auto-injector.
Man With Peanut Allergy Dies After Eating ‘May Contain’ Chocolate
Bruce Kelly was 22 and had become lax about label warnings, his mother said.
Teenagers With Food Allergies Face Higher Rates of Depression, Anxiety, Study Finds
Mothers of teens with food allergy are most likely to notice depression, mental health issues.
New Jersey Expands Access to Stock Epi With New Law
New legislation provides for training with epinephrine auto-injectors and liability protection.
‘Hyperactive’ Immune Cells in Babies Linked to Food Allergy
An immune ‘signature’ found in newborns’ cord blood may be sign of increased food allergy risk.
Parents Say MDs Often Not Providing Enough Epinephrine Guidance: Study
Parents of kids with food allergies say they aren’t being taught how and when to use epinephrine.