Food products such as roasted peanuts, peanut M&Ms, and peanut butter vary widely in their protein content – not just… Read more »
Food Allergy
FDA Approves Low-Dose Neffy Epinephrine Spray for Young Kids
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the neffy epinephrine spray to treat serious allergic reactions in children as young… Read more »
Allergists React to Study’s Xolair Vs. OIT Food Allergy Findings
A head-to-head matchup of Xolair versus oral immunotherapy (OIT) in desensitizing children with multiple food allergies came down in favor… Read more »
Trying Pistachio OIT First May Ease Cashew Desensitization
First undergoing oral immunotherapy (OIT) for pistachio may ease cashew OIT in those with allergies to both, a new study… Read more »
Under-Tongue Epinephrine Film Holds Up in Heat, Nears FDA Filing
A dissolving epinephrine film for treating allergic reactions retains most of its potency for long periods in the heat. Research… Read more »
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 »