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Asthma Risk and Ultra-processed Foods
High consumption of ultra-processed food products significantly raises the likelihood of asthma onset in school-age children, according to a longitudinal study.
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Allergy-Asthma Management Strategies
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology emphasizes the link between uncontrolled allergies and asthma flares.
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EU Approves EURneffy Adrenaline Nasal Spray for Young Children
The European Commission authorized the EURneffy 1 mg nasal spray for pediatric patients who weigh between 15 and 30 kg and are at risk of severe allergic reactions.
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FDA Approves Age Limit Removal for Neffy Epinephrine Nasal Spray
The updated label for the Neffy 1 mg dose allows children weighing at least 33 pounds to access the needle-free treatment regardless of age.
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Allergy Misinformation Goes Unchallenged on Social Media
The most engaging allergy/immunology social media content is often the least accurate, especially those around natural remedies and IgG testing.
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Mold Intervention in Public Housing Reduced ED Asthma Visits
A mold reduction initiative in New York City resulted in 2,798 fewer emergency department visits per year for asthma exacerbation.
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EU Committee Recommends EURneffy Adrenaline Nasal Spray for Younger Children
The European Medicines Agency’s CHMP recommended expanding the marketing authorization for EURneffy to include a 1 mg dose.
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California Schools Eligible for Free Neffy Nasal Spray Epinephrine
California K-12 schools are now eligible for the neffyinSchools program, providing needle-free nasal spray epinephrine at no cost for emergency use.
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Positive Data for Low-dose Peanut Oral Immunotherapy
A 30 mg peanut oral immunotherapy maintenance dose improved peanut tolerance to a similar extent as a higher 300 mg dose, while being associated with fewer systemic adverse events.
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Epinephrine Nasal Spray Approved in China
The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China granted approval for neffy 2 mg (epinephrine nasal spray) for the emergency treatment of Type 1 allergic reactions in adults and children weighing 30 kg or more.
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Fasenra Delayed Time to First Flare or Worsening of Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
A Phase III NATRON trial found Fasenra (benralizumab) had benefits for patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES).
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Greater Surgical Complication Risk in Patients with Allergies, Asthma
Patients with allergic conditions—including eczema, asthma, and hay fever—may face more problems after certain types of surgery, according to research at ACAAI 2025.
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Pregnant Women Not Referred to Allergy Specialists
Research uncovered a reluctance among obstetricians to refer their pregnant patients to allergy specialists, even when a referral could help improve care.
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The Good & Bad of Social Media for Allergy and Asthma Education
Social media platforms give allergy and asthma patients a voice but they also amplify misinformation, and the most popular posts are often not the most accurate.
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Effects of Oral Immunotherapy, Oral Food Challenges on Pediatric Outcomes, Outlook
Oral immunotherapy and oral food challenges (OFCs) are both safe for young patients and can be life-changing for families navigating food allergies.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Reduced Infections in Children with Eczema
COVID-19 vaccinated children had significantly fewer infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchiolitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory infections, and more.
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Teal Pumpkin Project Promotes Allergy-free Halloween
The Teal Pumpkin Project is hoping to provide an allergy-free Halloween to children across the United States who suffer from food allergies.
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High Pollen Seasons Linked to Significant Increase in Suicide Risk
A Univ of Michigan study found suicide deaths jumped as much as 7.4% in high pollen seasons, suggesting the physical discomfort of allergies may trigger a deeper, more dangerous despair, an overlooked factor in suicide prevention.
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Dog Allergens Tied to Lower Risk of Child Asthma
Infant exposure to dog allergens, but not cat allergens, was associated with reduced incidence of child asthma.
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Epinephrine Nasal Spray Approved in Japan
Regulators in Japan have cleared neffy epinephrine nasal spray for emergency use in adults and children for life-threatening allergies.
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Positive Data for Neffy Epinephrine Nasal Spray
New data indicates nearly 90% of patients experiencing anaphylaxis symptoms were successfully treated with a single dose of neffy nasal spray.
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UK Approves EURneffy Nasal Spray
The UK MHRA has authorized EURneffy for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis in adults and children weighing 30kg or more.
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FDA Requires Warning on Severe Itching for Oral Allergy Medications
Patients ceasing long-term use of oral allergy medications cetirizine (Zyrtec) or levocetirizine (Xyzal) may experience rare but severe itching called pruritus, according to an FDA alert.
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Neffy Epinephrine Nasal Spray Available for Younger Children
Neffy epinephrine nasal spray 1 mg is now available by prescription in the US for the treatment of Type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in pediatric patients weighing 15 kg to <30 kg.
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