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Food Allergy
Allergists See Palforzia Starting New Era of Food Allergy Therapy
Allergists that Allergic Living contacted are excited about the FDA’s approval of the first-ever therapy for a food allergy. They… Read more »
Study Shows High Costs and Burden of Peanut Allergy
A study of a large U.S. health insurer database reveals the high dollar and health costs for those living with… Read more »
FDA Approves Aimmune’s Palforzia OIT, Coming Soon to Allergist Clinics
The Food and Drug Administration on Jan. 31, 2020 approved Palforzia, Aimmune Therapeutics’ oral immunotherapy (OIT) treatment for peanut allergy… Read more »
Student Sues College, Claiming Discrimination Over Dairy Allergy
A high-achieving student is taking legal action against the college of her dreams, charging that she has been discriminated against… Read more »
Coma to Comeback: Cheerleader Proves She’s ‘Emma Strong’
Her family said Emma Pfouts was a fighter. Were they ever right. Emma, the 16-year-old who suffered a severe asthma… Read more »
Milk Allergy 101: High Rates in Kids, Strict Avoidance and Future Therapies
The essential facts on milk allergy: from high rates in kids, to strict avoidance, the benefits in baked milk and… Read more »
3 in 4 Kids See Benefit From Viaskin Peanut Patch After 3 Years
After three years of using the Viaskin Peanut patch in children ages 4 to 11, more than half (52 percent)… Read more »
Starbucks: Sip or Eat at Your Own Risk with Food Allergies
With 32,000 locations, Starbucks is one of the most ubiquitous chains in the world. Found on city streets, suburban malls… Read more »
Peanut Patch Therapy Led to Big Quality of Life Improvement for Families
Desensitizing therapies are emerging for food allergies, and being considered for approval by the FDA. But some in the medical… Read more »