Peanut Allergy

An immunotherapy comprising seven synthetic peptides may provide a safe and durable alternative to immunotherapies based on whole peanuts, according to a study published in Allergy.

Children from families with a history of allergic conditions may avoid peanut ingestion even after they have had negative oral food challenges, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

Two football players at Lake Travis High School in Lake Travis, Texas, have been accused of coating the cleats and uniform of a teammate with a severe peanut allergy in peanut products. The teammate developed hives.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Researchers of the ASSESS FA study used consistent methodology to calculate symptom-convincing food allergy prevalence across countries, finding that rates varied specifically in North America, Europe and Japan.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Parents of toddlers with peanut allergy are eager to them get oral immunotherapy, according to a poster presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Allergists prioritized the prevention of serious reactions in a new food allergy case, according to a survey presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Use of oral mucosal immunotherapy in the form of a toothpaste appeared safe and effective for the treatment of adults with peanut allergy, according to results of the placebo-controlled phase 1 OMEGA safety study.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — An additional 12 months of treatment with a skin patch-based approach to immunotherapy for peanut allergy increased the percentage of toddlers able to tolerate peanut, according to results of the EPOPEX study.

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

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.