Omalizumab (Xolair) desensitized more children with multiple food allergies, with fewer reactions, than oral immunotherapy, new research shows. After one… Read more »
Food Allergy
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 »
Why All the Food Allergy Tragedies? And What Has Got to Change
Trigger warning: this opinion article discusses recent food allergy tragedies. Post may not be suitable for some. In the past… 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 »
Missing Órla a Year After Allergy Tragedy; State Settles with Grocer
Órla Baxendale’s family visited her grave on January 11, the one-year anniversary of the 25-year-old’s heartbreaking death from anaphylaxis. Instead… Read more »
Vegas Lawsuit Claims Negligence Led to Allergic Diner’s Tragedy
The family of a Georgia man is suing after he suffered a severe and ultimately fatal reaction to a pasta… Read more »
Bullied for Allergy, Texas Football Player is Now a State Champ
High school football player Carter Mannon is living out his dream. On Dec. 21, his team won their division’s Texas… Read more »