Anaphylaxis
Sublingual epinephrine film demonstrates potency, durability in real-world conditions
SAN DIEGO — Aquestive Therapeutics’ Anaphylm AQST-109 epinephrine sublingual film demonstrated durability despite testing in extreme temperatures and other environmental conditions, according to a pair of posters presented here.
Asthma, age, cardiovascular disease associated with severe anaphylaxis
SAN DIEGO — About a third of adults with anaphylaxis due to food allergy have visited the ED for their allergy before, with asthma, age and cardiovascular disease associated with severe cases, according to a pair of posters presented here.
University dining halls lack food allergy labeling, access to epinephrine
SAN DIEGO — College students with food allergies may find difficulty in finding ingredient labeling and emergency epinephrine access in dining halls, according to a presentation here.
FDA approves epinephrine nasal spray for children aged as young as 4 years
The FDA has approved neffy 1 mg epinephrine nasal spray for treating anaphylaxis and other type 1 allergic reactions in children aged 4 years and older, according to a press release from ARS Pharma.
Chart review supports expansion of subcutaneous immunotherapy, oral food challenges
SAN DIEGO — A retrospective chart review of patients with allergy who participated in subcutaneous immunotherapy and oral food challenges suggested that these therapies should be expanded, according to a pair of posters presented here.
International surveys to assess accidental exposure risks among patients with food allergy
Patients with food allergies face many risks when they dine and travel away from home, but doctors need data to help prioritize and address these dangers.
Top in allergy/asthma: Disinfectant, asthma may be linked; agenda for new AAAAI president
Researchers found a potential association between persistent weekly use of disinfectant cleaning products and nonsignificant increased risk for current asthma in young adults but note that these findings are uncertain.
Children with anaphylaxis who receive epinephrine less likely to need the ICU
Children with anaphylaxis who received epinephrine before going to the ED were significantly less likely to be admitted to the ICU, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Top in allergy/asthma: ‘Psychosocial burden’ of food allergy; peanut allergy patch
Regardless of sociodemographic or clinical characteristics, children with food allergy face a significant psychosocial burden, according to a survey of caregivers published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
FDA issues anaphylaxis warning on multiple sclerosis treatment
The FDA has advised health care professionals and patients with multiple sclerosis that treatment with glatiramer acetate is associated with a risk for anaphylaxis and issued a new boxed warning, according to a drug safety communication.