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Allergists Excited By
Early Results on Pill to
Treat Food Allergies
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Much buzz at the AAAAI meeting about a "food allergy pill". In a Phase 2 study of remibrutinib in peanut-allergic adults, many could safely consume 600 mg (2 peanuts) at 4 weeks on the pill. A small group even hit that tolerance after 1 week! Dr. Robert Wood explains the drug and the hope it will work across food allergies. READ
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DOT Backs Pre-Boarding,
But Only for Nut Allergies
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The U.S. DOT has dismissed a complaint by nonprofits against Southwest Airlines. It finds the airline did not have to extend pre-boarding disability rights to those with food allergies other than peanut/nut allergies. Advocates are decrying the decision as shockingly unequal treatment. READ
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Hop to It! With Our Easter
Candy & Chocolate Guide
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Our candy guides guru Christine Peddie has worked overtime to create Allergic Living's Easter Candy Guide. It brims with ever-so-tasty chocolates, full-size bunnies, gummies, lollipops, fruit snacks and more. Plus, a few sweet treats suited to Passover gatherings. READ
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Restaurant Allergen Bills:
Help Get Them Passed!
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Advocacy Alert: New Jersey, Michigan and Maryland have launched bills to require allergen labeling on restaurant menus. The bills build on California's ADDE Act, going farther to cover all restaurants. AAFA is organizing and needs our help. Learn how to get involved and meet inspired teen advocates. READ
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Editor's Picks from AAAAI
Conference Coverage
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• Xolair vs. OIT - a head-to-head matchup for allergen introduction after therapy. READ
• Anaphylaxis severity "unpredictable over time" in 12-year analysis. READ
• Viaskin patch study: Most kids could tolerate 3X as much peanut at end. READ
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Allergy-Aware Recipes
Go Delightfully Spring-y
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Whether celebrating Easter or simply spring, don't miss our Top 9-free recipes. A choice of sublime mains and treats like these Cookie Dough Easter Eggs. Consider: Roast Carrot Soup, Lemon or Bistro Chicken, Market Risotto, Chocolate or Hummingbird Cupcakes+. Enjoy! GET RECIPES
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Allergy Mom's Near-Fail
Finding Allergy-Safe Food
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On her son's soccer trip, Megan Lavin had an alarming allergy close call. It turned out the local grocer did not carry her gluten-free, milk-free go-tos. With closing time looming and panic rising, she fortunately devised a Plan B. See how she pulled this one off! VIEW
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