Epinephrine
ARS Pharma to provide free neffy epinephrine nasal spray to schools
The neffyinSchools program from ARS Pharma will provide eligible public and private K-12 schools in the United States with two cartons of the company’s neffy epinephrine nasal spray, including a total of four single-use doses, for free.
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.
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.
FDA issues warning against using epinephrine nasal solutions from BPI Labs, Endo USA
The FDA has advised health care professionals that they should not use unapproved epinephrine nasal solutions manufactured by BPI Labs LLC and Endo USA.
61% of caregivers know how to correctly use an epinephrine autoinjector
Epinephrine autoinjector administration competence varied among caregivers, indicating a need for better education, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
New York legislator expands access to epinephrine autoinjectors
A New York State Assemblymember celebrated the signing of two of her new bills into law that aim to expand epinephrine autoinjector accessibility across the state.
Top in allergy/asthma: Alternative to epinephrine injections; food allergy testing in kids
A study involving an oral allergen challenge revealed promising results for a sublingual epinephrine strip, a delivery method that is being evaluated as an alternative to epinephrine autoinjectors.
Top news of November: FDA oral phenylephrine removal, anaphylaxis, epinephrine, more
Healio has compiled November’s most read news in asthma and allergy.
Allergen-related symptoms resolve within 5 minutes with epinephrine sublingual film
Allergen-related symptoms resolved within 5 minutes after an oral allergen challenge with the Anaphylm sublingual epinephrine strip from Aquestive Therapeutics, according to a press release from the company.
Top in allergy/asthma: Pediatric psychology referrals surge; esophagitis risk in children
A retrospective chart review revealed a 50% increase in outpatient pediatric psychology referrals from the Food Allergy Treatment Center between 2013 and 2023.