Anaphylaxis
Patients should be retested for penicillin resensitization before being deemed nonallergic
Patients with negative tests for penicillin allergy following initial reactions should be tested again later for resensitization, particularly when those reactions included anaphylaxis, according to a study published in Allergy.
Q&A: Epinephrine nasal spray offers advantages for caregivers, patients
The FDA has accepted a new drug application for neffy, an intranasal epinephrine spray from ARS Pharmaceuticals designed to treat type I allergic reactions without an injection among adults and children who weigh 30 kg or more.
Boiled peanuts safe, effective as part of oral immunotherapy
OIT that began with boiled peanuts before moving to roasted peanuts appeared pragmatic, safe and effective in inducing desensitization among children with peanut allergy, according to a study published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy.
Epinephrine nasal spray achieves pharmacodynamic responses comparable with injections
Intranasal epinephrine produced pharmacodynamic results that were comparable with or higher than autoinjectors and manual injection, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Previous reaction severity associated with epinephrine use in home oral immunotherapy
The severity of previous reactions can predict the potential need for epinephrine treatment during home administration of OIT for food allergy, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Survey reveals PCPs’ gaps in knowledge surrounding penicillin allergy
Most primary care providers understood that many patients with penicillin allergy labels are not truly allergic, and they recognized when an immediate reaction to penicillin should preclude its further use, according to survey results.
Plan ahead for child’s food allergies to enjoy safe, happy holidays
A few years ago, I read a tragic article about a teenage girl who was out for a pre-Christmas meal with her family when she accidentally ate a peanut-based sauce and suffered a severe allergic reaction.
Racial disparities found in food allergy anaphylaxis awareness, education
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There is an education gap pertaining to anaphylaxis among Black individuals with food allergy, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Top news of November: Asthma and sex, two-drug inhalers, early peanut introduction, more
Healio compiled the most-read news in allergy, asthma and immunology posted in November.
Sublingual epinephrine film rivals intramuscular injection delivery times, concentrations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A sublingual film delivered sufficient concentrations of epinephrine to the blood faster than autoinjectors, according to a study presented at the American College of Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.