Top in allergy/asthma: Clause to update airplane medical kits; child food allergies common
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H.R. 3935, a bill signed into law on May 16 by President Joe Biden, includes a clause stating that the Federal Aviation Administration must reconsider medications and protocol for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis on airplanes.
Specifically, Section 368 of the bill cites that the FAA will have 2 years to develop a new set of rules “regarding first aid and emergency medical kit equipment and training required for flight crewmembers.”
“It’s a huge step forward for the food allergy community, whose greatest fear is the fear of suffering anaphylaxis while on a trip,” Jason Linde, MA, senior vice president of advocacy for FARE, told Healio. “Right now, emergency medical kits require a doctor on board to provide lifesaving medicine, and we don't believe that’s the way 33 million Americans should be treated.”
It was the top story in allergy/asthma last week.
In another top story, results from a population-based, longitudinal study revealed just how common food allergies are in childhood, highlighting the importance of prevention and treatment, according to researchers.
Read these and more top stories in allergy/asthma below:
FAA Reauthorization Act may upgrade airplane medical kits for anaphylaxis
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. Read more.
Commonality of child food allergies highlight importance of prevention and treatment
Allergic disease affects 40% of school-aged children in Australia and 45% of food allergies among infants persist until age 10 years, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. Read more.
Gene panel predicts response to mepolizumab among children with asthma
The relative expressions of three genes associated with the airway predicted mepolizumab response among urban children with asthma, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference. Read more.
Conference targets allergy, asthma topics for advanced practitioners
The prevalence of allergic diseases continues to grow, and so does the need for clinical training — especially for physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other allied health care professionals. Read more.
Parental metabolic markers of obesity associated with asthma in children
Parental metabolic markers of obesity were associated with pediatric asthma, according to a presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference. Read more.