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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Food Allergy OIT and Competitive Sports: It Can Be Done
I cannot remember my first allergic reaction. I know it was triggered by a taste of hummus at 13 months… Read more »
FDA Greenlights Palforzia OIT for Toddlers with Peanut Allergy
The U.S. FDA has approved Palforzia, the oral immunotherapy (OIT) for peanut allergy, for treatment in toddlers with peanut allergy. … Read more »
Could a Special Toothpaste Help Brush Away Peanut Allergies?
Along with clean teeth, a specially formulated toothpaste may help increase tolerance to peanut in those with peanut allergy, a… Read more »
Pill That Treats Cancer Prevented Food Allergy Reactions in Study
Just a few doses of a pill used to treat blood cancers prevented allergic reactions to peanuts in adults with… Read more »
OIT Formula for Multiple Allergens Shows Promise in Early Results
A proprietary blend of 15 different allergenic food proteins is showing promise in desensitizing allergic children to more than one… Read more »
Viaskin Peanut Patch Desensitized Most Toddlers in Phase 3 Trial
The Viaskin patch for peanut allergy is showing promise in desensitizing peanut-allergic toddlers in a late-stage trial. After wearing the… Read more »
OIT to Sesame Can Safely and Effectively Desensitize Kids
Oral immunotherapy (OIT) for sesame allergy is safe and effective, with 71 percent of kids reaching a maintenance dose and… Read more »
‘Very Low-Dose’ Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Helps Desensitize
Oral immunotherapy using even very small amounts of peanut helps with desensitization and protecting from reactions due to accidental ingestion,… Read more »
Could Xolair Be the First Biologic Treatment for Food Allergies?
Biologic medications that neutralize IgE antibodies have long been considered a promising food allergy treatment. Now, one such medication –… Read more »