Most recent by Richard Gawel
Consensus report defines anaphylaxis, provides clinical support tool
The Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network has published a consensus report on anaphylaxis — including an updated definition, overview and clinical support tool — in The Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
Epinephrine nasal spray yields responses with, without allergic rhinitis
Participants in a clinical trial who used Belhaven Biopharma’s Nasdepi dry powder epinephrine nasal spray experienced positive outcomes regardless of whether they had induced allergic rhinitis, according to a press release.
Elevated eosinophil counts associated with cardiovascular disease
SAN DIEGO — Patients with higher eosinophil counts experienced more cardiovascular disease, according to a poster presented at the 2025 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology/World Allergy Organization Joint Congress.
Robot guides children through breathing exercises during allergy testing
SAN DIEGO — Tests for food and drug allergies can be scary for children. But a robot developed by the Yale University Social Robotics Lab that guides them through deep breathing can ease their anxiety, according to a poster presented here.
Outcomes improve with tezepelumab in small airways dysfunction
Patients with small airways dysfunction experienced clinically and statistically significant improvements in peripheral resistance and compliance with tezepelumab, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Hereditary angioedema attacks fall 62% with switch to donidalorsen
SAN DIEGO — Patients with hereditary angioedema who switched from other drugs to donidalorsen for long-term prophylaxis experienced fewer attacks and improved disease control, according to a poster presented here.
Search for a cure drives Food Allergy Fund conference
“My goal is to go out of business and find a cure for my daughter and for everyone else living with food allergies,” Ilana Golant, JD, told Healio.
Shellfish sensitization associated with socioeconomic disadvantage
SAN DIEGO — Shellfish sensitization in adults was linked to younger age, male sex and area-based socioeconomic disadvantage, according to a poster presented here.
Peanut consumption varies by race, ethnicity
SAN DIEGO — Peanut consumption in the United States varied by race and ethnicity, according to a poster presented at the 2025 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology/World Allergy Organization Joint Congress.
Skin prick test results, reaction severity indicate risks for sesame allergy persistence
Reaction severity and skin prick testing results predicted persistent sesame allergy among children, according to a study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.