New Food Allergen Rules Require Sesame Labeling on Packaged Foods
The FASTER Act requires sesame to be labeled as a major food allergen on packaged foods, with FDA resources available to help consumers understand the new labeling requirements.
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New Food Allergen Rules Require Sesame Labeling on Packaged Foods
The FASTER Act requires sesame to be labeled as a major food allergen on packaged foods, with FDA resources available to help consumers understand the new labeling requirements.
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Teal Pumpkin Project Hopes for an 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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Widespread Confusion Mars Allergy Emergency Care
Two new studies show anaphylaxis treatment remains confusing for patients, caregivers, and emergency personnel.
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FDA Approves First Epinephrine Nasal Spray for Anaphylaxis
The epinephrine nasal spray provides a needle-free option for rapid emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.
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Two-Thirds of Children Tolerate Peanut Protein After Omalizumab Treatment
The treatment yielded similar outcomes for egg, milk, wheat, cashew, walnut, and hazelnut.
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FDA Approves Xolair as First Drug to Treat Food Allergies
Previously approved to treat asthma and nasal polyps, Xolair has now received FDA approval as the first treatment for reducing food allergy reactions in both children and adults.
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Neffy Epinephrine Nasal Spray Proves Effective in Anaphylaxis
ARS Pharmaceuticals plans to resubmit its NDA for Neffy following successful clinical trials, with hopes of gaining approval later in the year.
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New Guidelines for Treating Anaphylaxis and Atopic Dermatitis
Two practice parameters from the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters offer evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis and atopic dermatitis in pediatric and adult patients.
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Early Food Allergy Tied to Asthma and Lung Health Issues in Childhood
Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to new research.
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‘Allergic March’ Validated in New Pediatric Allergy Research
Researchers used electronic health record data from more than 200,000 pediatric patients to describe patterns of pediatric allergies across the US, validating a population-level pattern of allergy development known as the “allergic march,” in which allergies first present as eczema, followed by food allergies, asthma, and environmental allergies.
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Emergency Room Anaphylaxis Observation Times Could Be Halved
New research suggests most children visiting hospital emergency departments with anaphylaxis could be discharged after two hours or less—half the time of current minimum guidelines.
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Researchers Discover Potential Way to Block Peanut Allergy Anaphylaxis
Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine say the discovery could lead to life-saving therapeutics for people with severe peanut allergies.
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86.4% of Infants with Anaphylaxis Appropriately Received Epinephrine
Only 10% of infants aged 0-24 months who presented to the emergency department for anaphylaxis required hospitalization, due in part to effective ED/prehospital epinephrine administration.
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Half of Adults with Severe Food Allergy Prescribed Epinephrine Pen
Just 52% of adults with severe food allergies have immediate access to epinephrine, with a large percentage believing epinephrine auto injectors can cause negative or life-threatening effects.
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Syringes of Symjepi Epinephrine Recalled
Adamis Pharma issued a recall of certain lots of Symjepi (epinephrine) Injection prefilled single-dose syringes due to the potential clogging of the needle preventing the dispensing of epinephrine, according to an FDA alert.
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FDA Approves Naloxone Auto-Injector for Exposure to Ultra-Potent Weaponized Opioids
Kaleo’s Naloxone Auto-injector 10 mg received FDA approval and is intended for military personnel facing the potential threat of exposure to synthetic opioids on the battlefield.
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ACAAI Updates Guidance on Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccine
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has updated its guidance on allergic reactions when administering mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
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Evzio Naloxone Auto-injector and Generic Discontinued
Kaleo Inc has discontinued its naloxone hydrochloride injection product Evzio and its authorized generic, according to industry reports.
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Immune Cell Subtype May Drive Allergic Reactions
Scientists have identified a subtype of immune cells called Tfh13 that drives the production of antibodies associated with anaphylaxis and other allergic reactions.
Read MoreAnaphylaxis Triggered by Amoxicillin in Semen
According to a BMJ case report, a woman was rushed to the ED after she had an anaphylactic response to her partner’s semen. The semen reportedly contained traces of amoxicillin, to which the woman is allergic.
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Positive Data for Epinephrine Nasal Spray for Anaphylaxis
Insys Therapeutics Inc reported positive data for its investigational epinephrine nasal spray designed to treat anaphylaxis.
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Why Allergic Shock Happens so Rapidly
Scientists at Duke Health researched the mechanism by which immune cells are activated during...
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What Teal Pumpkins Mean to Kids with Food Allergies
Candy can be a dangerous trigger for kids with food allergies. The Teal Pumpkin Project is designed to help them have a fun and safe Halloween.
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First Generic EpiPen Approved by FDA
The US FDA has approved the first generic EpiPen and EpiPen Jr auto-injector for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis) in adults and pediatric patients over 33 lbs.
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