Food Allergy

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — High-dose dupilumab achieved significant improvements in histologic and endoscopic measures through 52 weeks in children aged 1 to 11 years with eosinophilic esophagitis, according to late-breaking data.

Patients with atopic dermatitis with comorbidities face additional treatment burdens and barriers, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Several factors may indicate whether a patient may tolerate an oral food challenge, including patients who may be considered high risk for reactions, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

The neffy epinephrine nasal spray from ARS Pharma produced pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic responses that were comparable with injected delivery, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology has updated its EAACI Guidelines on Food Allergy Diagnosis, targeting patients with IgE-mediated food allergies.

Approximately 2% to 3% of in-flight medical events are due to allergic reactions, with approximately 0.7 reactions per million passengers, according to a review published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

A pediatric allergy clinic safely delabeled almost all their patients with reported antibiotic allergies who were tested in the span of about 2 years, according to researchers.

The FDA has updated its draft guidance for preventing cross-contact between major food allergens in manufacturing facilities and ensuring that the ingredients in finished products are properly labeled.

For most families, Halloween is a fun night to dress up in costumes and eat a bunch of candy. But families of children with food allergies have to be cautious and inspect treats to avoid allergic reactions.

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