After using an epinephrine auto-injector for anaphylaxis, patients have been told for years to call 911 and go to the… Read more »
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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 »
Why Climate Change Is Making Pollen Allergies Worse Than Ever
Across the U.S. and North America, climate change is making pollen allergy season longer and more intense. If you’re feeling… Read more »
Half of Food-Allergic Adults Have Never Been Prescribed an Auto-Injector
Only half of adults with a food allergy have ever been prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector, a new survey finds. Only… Read more »
Anaphylaxis But No Epinephrine: Inside an Epidemic of Hesitation
Anaphylaxis in children has risen in recent years, new research finds. Yet epinephrine to treat severe allergic reactions continues to… Read more »
COVID-19 Shot Safe for Most PEG Allergy; Latinos See Asthma Flares
PEG Allergy? You Likely Can Get the Vaccine People with a polyethylene glycol (PEG) allergy appear to be able to… Read more »
Schools Face Asthma and Food Allergy Challenges During Pandemic
Managing moderate-to-severe asthma and food allergies at school during normal times can be challenging, and COVID-19 is making it more… Read more »
How to Avoid Overuse of Oral Steroids in Severe Asthma
Oral steroids such as prednisone have been widely used for decades to treat severe asthma. While these can be powerful… Read more »
Study Finds Parents Are Bullied About Food Allergies, Too
Bullying is a well-known problem for many food-allergic kids. Research now shows that parents can be the targets of food… Read more »
COVID-19 and Albuterol Shortage: 6 Strategies for Asthma Patients
Updated April 17, 2020: There is a growing shortage of albuterol inhalers in the United States due to increased demand… Read more »