In the U.S., the FDA has approved the biologic drug Xolair to avert serious reactions in case of accidental food… Read more »
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EMS Anaphylaxis Protocols: U.S. Has Patchwork of Inconsistency
Emergency medical services (EMS) protocols for treating anaphylaxis are inconsistent across the United States. Many states have protocols that are… Read more »
Food Allergy Families Struggling with ‘When’ to Use Epi: Survey
A new survey shows that only 39 percent of adults with food allergies or caregivers of food-allergic children know when… 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 »
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 survey finds. Only one… 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 »