The FDA is considering approval of the AR101 peanut immunotherapy and will soon evaluate the Viaskin Peanut patch. But if… Read more »
Tag: AAAAI
Allergic Living’s Research Highlights from the AAAAI 2019 Conference
At the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology held in San Francisco in late February, thousands of allergists and… Read more »
FAQs About the 2018 Epinephrine Shortages
What should I do if I can’t refill a child’s (or my own) epinephrine prescription at the pharmacy? Dr. Robert… Read more »
Anaphylaxis in Very Young Kids Can Be Severe and Under-Recognized, Study Finds
An analysis of data from 600,000 pediatric intensive care units across North America reveals the risks of anaphylaxis in children… Read more »
After Boy’s Tragedy, Allergists Issue Reminder of Food Challenge Safety
Following the tragic death of a 3-year-old boy undergoing a baked milk food challenge, allergist groups have issued a comprehensive… Read more »
Is Expired Epinephrine OK to Use? Study Finds Longer Shelf Life Than Date Indicates
The epinephrine in auto-injectors appears to have a longer shelf life than the expiration date indicates, a California study finds.… Read more »
Survey Shows Gaps in Teachers’ Ability to Give an Epinephrine Shot
Many schools don’t have a full-time nurse, yet teachers aren’t permitted to use auto-injectors.
Allergy Shots Safety Confirmed in New Study That Calls Proposed Rules into Question
The United States Pharmacopeia has proposed new rules to protect those who receive allergy shots against infections. A new study questions the necessity of the changes after it revealed no reported infections in thousands of patients over a ten-year period.
Allergy Shots at Risk Due to Proposed Rule Changes: Allergists
AAAAI is campaigning with a petition against the changes.
5 Reasons Patients Shun Critical Food Challenge Tests
Allergist Dr. Scott Sicherer decided to find out why.