Two years of wearing the Viaskin patch for peanut allergy desensitized 81 percent of peanut-allergic children ages 1 to 3,… Read more »
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Could a Special Toothpaste Help Brush Away Peanut Allergies?
Along with clean teeth, a specially formulated toothpaste may help increase tolerance to peanut in those with peanut allergy, a… Read more »
Pill That Treats Cancer Prevented Food Allergy Reactions in Study
Just a few doses of a pill used to treat blood cancers prevented allergic reactions to peanuts in adults with… Read more »
OIT Formula for Multiple Allergens Shows Promise in Early Results
A proprietary blend of 15 different allergenic food proteins is showing promise in desensitizing allergic children to more than one… Read more »
Food Allergy Experts Weigh In on: Global ‘May Contain’ Labels
International food safety experts are moving ahead on recommendations to define and standardize allergen “may contain” labels on packaged foods… Read more »
Viaskin Peanut Patch Desensitized Most Toddlers in Phase 3 Trial
The Viaskin patch for peanut allergy is showing promise in desensitizing peanut-allergic toddlers in a late-stage trial. After wearing the… Read more »
Allergist Stresses Safety for Milk and Egg Allergy ‘Ladders’
Dr. Douglas Mack has become an evangelist for clear communication about risks when treating food allergies in children. The Canadian… Read more »
OIT to Sesame Can Safely and Effectively Desensitize Kids
Oral immunotherapy (OIT) for sesame allergy is safe and effective, with 71 percent of kids reaching a maintenance dose and… Read more »
Allergy Mom Reflects on 3 Tragedies – and Vulnerability
Trigger warning: this opinion article references three recent food allergy tragedies. Post may not be suitable for some, including children.… Read more »
Shellfish Allergy: Symptoms, Causes and Tricks to Manage
Shellfish allergy is an immune system response to the proteins found in certain types of seafood. It’s the most common… Read more »