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Dancer Dies of Severe Reaction to Cookie Not Labeled for Peanut
A professional dancer from the U.K. with a zest for life has had her dream of pursuing a career in… Read more »
Neffy Keeps Up Pressure on FDA for Epinephrine Spray Approval
The makers of the epinephrine nasal spray called neffy are pushing forward in the effort to win approval from the… Read more »
The Trouble with Airline Meals and Food Allergies
It was through a New York City allergist that I heard about Skylar’s story of a frightening food allergy reaction… Read more »
Xolair Takes Step Toward FDA Approval for Multiple Food Allergies
The use of Xolair as a treatment to protect from allergic reactions to multiple foods has moved a step closer… Read more »
Senators Urge FAA to Act: Get Epi Auto-Injectors onto Flights
Epinephrine auto-injectors must be included in the emergency medical kit of every commercial flight, three U.S. senators have told the… Read more »
Advice to Always Go to the ER After an Epi Shot is Set to Change
Updated: February 2024 – After using an epinephrine auto-injector for anaphylaxis, patients have been told for years to call 911… Read more »
Viaskin Allergy Patch Desensitized 81% of Toddlers By 2 Years
Two years of wearing the Viaskin patch for peanut allergy desensitized 81 percent of peanut-allergic children ages 1 to 3,… Read more »
Neffy CEO: Why FDA Rejection of Epi Nasal Spray Was a Shocker
This fall, ARS Pharma’s epinephrine nasal spray seemed like a sure bet to win Food and Drug Administration approval. In… Read more »
Chef Michael Chiarello’s Death Reminds of Allergy Risks for Adults
Known for his Italian-inspired California dishes, celebrity chef Michael Chiarello’s death from anaphylaxis came as a shock to many. Chiarello’s… Read more »