Allergic Reactions
Peanut allergen powder yields fewer epinephrine-treated reactions vs. other treatments
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 risk factors may trigger alpha-gal syndrome
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.
Allergist talks safety after package mislabeling leads to granola recall
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.
FDA approves Xolair for Immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergies
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.
VIDEO: FDA-requested study of epinephrine nasal spray underway
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.
Debunking 11 food allergy myths
Food allergies affect millions of people around the world, and yet there are still many misconceptions and myths surrounding them.
Q&A: Teens benefit from conversations about food allergy self-management
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.
Top in allergy/asthma: Cannabis harmful with asthma; in-flight allergic reactions are rare
Patients who use cannabis and experience acute asthma attacks had greater risks for mortality and mechanical ventilation, researchers reported.
Allergic reactions rare during commercial flights
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.
Diphenhydramine is not the answer during allergic reactions
Editor’s Note: In Healio Allergy/Asthma’s column, “Food Allergy: Fact vs. Fiction,” Douglas H. Jones, MD, breaks down what’s true and what’s myth for a variety of topics related to food allergies. If you have a question you would like answered in this column, email Jones at rmaaimd@gmail.com or Richard Gawel at rgawel@healio.com.