Food Allergy
Physician has dedicated career to improving access to asthma care ‘that people deserve’
When Andrea A. Pappalardo, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, became an allergist, she discovered how difficult it was for many people in her community to access asthma and allergy care, which motivated her to find ways to reach those who needed it.
Top in allergy/asthma: Personalized biologic treatment; updated food allergy triggers
To overcome barriers to biologic care for patients with asthma, personalized treatment is key, according to a speaker at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
Q&A: DBV Technologies announces progress on Viaskin Peanut patch
DBV Technologies recently provided updates on its Viaskin Peanut Program for children and toddlers, announcing recruitment for the VITESSE study and progress in the COMFORT Toddlers supplemental safety study.
Patient history drives lab options in food allergy diagnostics
SAN ANTONIO — How good are home allergy tests? Should patients pause biologic treatment before oral food challenges? Is it possible to stop pediatricians from ordering so many food panels? Is skin prick testing needed before OFCs?
Beyond Avoidance: IgE-Mediated Food Allergies – Therapeutic Innovations to the Rescue
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.
Cow’s milk tops list of most common FPIES triggers
Peanut and egg were found to be new triggers for food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, and milk and oat surpassed rice as the most common triggers, according to a study in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
FDA approves epinephrine nasal spray for anaphylaxis
The FDA has approved neffy epinephrine nasal spray for emergency treatment of Type 1 allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in pediatric and adult individuals weighing at least 66 pounds.
Strategies improve preparation for oral food challenges
SAN ANTONIO — Preparation is key to successful oral food challenges, said Maria Crain, APRN, CPNP-PC, AE-C, pediatric nurse practitioner, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Food Allergy Center.
Clinical decision support tool increases discussions about early peanut introduction
A clinical decision support tool prompted pediatric providers to ask families about introducing peanuts into their infants’ diets during well child visits, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
Top news of July: Anaphylaxis guidelines, epinephrine, FDA applications, more
Healio has compiled July’s most-read news in asthma and allergy.