Two years of wearing the Viaskin patch for peanut allergy desensitized 81 percent of peanut-allergic children ages 1 to 3,… Read more »
Tag: Asthma and Immunology
Patch Progress, Peanut OIT in Adults Data Presented at EAACI Meeting
We’re learning more about the two therapies to treat peanut allergies that could soon be available in allergist’s offices in… Read more »
Are Schools Ready for Severe Allergic Reactions? Study Sees Key Gaps
A majority of school nurses report being trained to handle severe food allergy reactions, and most have stock (or unassigned)… Read more »
Why You May Be Wrong About Your Penicillin Allergy
Nearly 400 Americans die each year as a result of penicillin allergy. Though this statistic speaks to the seriousness of… Read more »
Why Patients Won’t Talk to Their Docs About Work-Related Asthma
Nearly half of asthmatic adults work in environments that can contribute to their disease, and yet very few of them… Read more »