Anaphylaxis

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.

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.

Healio compiled the most-read news in allergy, asthma and immunology posted in May.

Maryland lawmakers passed HB1195, or Elijah’s Law, which requires state departments to develop a set of guidelines for childcare centers to reduce the risk for anaphylactic reactions to food allergen.

Healio has compiled April’s most-read news in asthma and allergy.

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.

ARS Pharma recently announced that the FDA will likely rule on a new drug application for the company’s neffy epinephrine nasal spray — designed to treat type 1 allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis — by Oct. 2.