Anaphylaxis News

Modified criteria that incorporated symptoms specific to infants and young children increased identification of anaphylaxis in these age groups, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

A dry powder epinephrine delivered via a nasal spray yielded drug exposures that were equal to or higher than those achieved through autoinjector in a canine model, according to the results of a study performed by Belhaven Biopharma.

An epinephrine nasal spray is closer to approval in Europe, according to a press release from ARS Pharmaceuticals.

Healio has compiled June’s most-read news in asthma and allergy.

Patients with nasal congestion experienced enhanced absorption of epinephrine when it was administered via nasal spray compared with intramuscular administration, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

The 2017 Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy were associated with lower new-onset anaphylaxis rates in children, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

Children experiencing egg-induced anaphylaxis may be seeing certain symptoms that differentiate them from other food-induced anaphylaxis, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

The Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 includes a call for updated rules on airplane medical kits and staff training in regard to anaphylaxis-related emergencies.

Healio compiled the most-read news in allergy, asthma and immunology posted in May.

Maryland lawmakers passed HB1195, or Elijah’s Law, which requires state departments to develop a set of guidelines for childcare centers to reduce the risk for anaphylactic reactions to food allergen.