Epinephrine
Most infants experiencing anaphylaxis receive epinephrine, few require hospitalization
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — More than 80% of a population of infants presenting to the ED with anaphylaxis received epinephrine there or prior to arrival, but only 10% of patients required hospital admission, according to study results.
Location of anaphylaxis episode influences epinephrine use in children
Children who experienced food-induced anaphylaxis at school received epinephrine administered via an autoinjector before going to the hospital more often than those experiencing anaphylaxis at home or at restaurants, data showed.
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FDA accepts new drug application for epinephrine nasal spray
The FDA has accepted a new drug application for neffy, a nasal spray designed to treat type I allergic reactions without an injection in adults and children who weigh 30 kg or more, according to an ARS Pharmaceuticals press release.
Q&A: Missouri legislation allows trained school personnel to administer epinephrine
Gov. Mike Parson of Missouri has signed SB 710, which authorizes all school personnel in the state trained by a nurse to administer epinephrine via autoinjector to any student experiencing anaphylaxis without any civil liability.
In-flight allergic events requiring epinephrine appear rare
In-flight medical emergencies involving allergic reactions appeared rare, suggesting air travel is safe for patients with allergies when precautions are in place, according to a study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Patients with peanut allergy who see an allergist experience lower health care costs
Patients with peanut allergy who see an allergist vs. those who do not experience lower total health care costs and higher rates of epinephrine prescriptions, according to a retrospective observational study.
Q&A: Programs aim to reduce epinephrine costs for families with food allergies
Although epinephrine could be a lifesaving drug for the 32 million people in the United States with food allergy, costs can make obtaining its protection difficult.
Epinephrine autoinjector costs remain high for some patients with private insurance
The costs of epinephrine autoinjectors have decreased since generic options arrived in 2016, but these costs remained high for some patients due to their insurance plans, according to a study.
Epinephrine underused in treating children with sesame-induced anaphylaxis
Sesame-induced anaphylaxis, usually due to hummus ingestion, common represented the first manifestation of sesame allergy among children in Canada, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.