Allergic Reactions

A novel invisible ink tattoo technique may improve long-term quality of life and emotional well-being for people with cancer who undergo radiation therapy, according to study results.

Patients experienced fewer reactions that required epinephrine during oral immunotherapy with peanut allergen powder compared with other immunotherapy methods, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Intrinsic factors such as blood type, medical history, allergies and family history contribute to the risk for developing alpha-gal syndrome, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Kick Ash Products has issued a recall of one of its granola products due to possibly containing undeclared almonds, according to a company announcement shared by the FDA.

The FDA has approved Xolair for the reduction of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, that may occur with exposure to one or more foods in children and adults with Immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergy.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — ARS Pharma is conducting an additional clinical trial of its neffy epinephrine nasal spray per FDA request, company cofounder, president and CEO Richard Lowenthal, MS, MSEL, told Healio.

Food allergies affect millions of people around the world, and yet there are still many misconceptions and myths surrounding them.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Adolescents with food allergies benefitted from education about allergy self-management, according to a poster presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

Patients who use cannabis and experience acute asthma attacks had greater risks for mortality and mechanical ventilation, researchers reported.

Approximately 2% to 3% of in-flight medical events are due to allergic reactions, with approximately 0.7 reactions per million passengers, according to a review published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.