Tag: American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI)

Duckworth and Durbin

US Senators Introduce “Protecting Children With Food Allergies Act”

Would require certain school personnel to complete training to respond to food-related allergic reactions.
Child Receiving OIT

Treating Multiple Allergens at the Same Time with OIT Saves Time...

A trade-off to consider with multi-allergen oral immunotherapy.
Stock Photo of a Surprised Baby

Infant Anaphylaxis Generally Resolves with Single Dose of Epinephrine, Seldom Requires...

Researchers analyzed the medical records of 169 infants aged 0-24 months.
Viaskin Patch

Skin Patch Immunotherapy Determined Safe and Effective in Toddlers With Peanut...

According to research presented at this year's #ACAAI22 meeting.
Aquestive's AQST-109

Needle-Free, Sublingual Epinephrine Film Works Faster Than Auto-Injectors According to Study

Results from a 12mg formulation were comparable to intramuscular administration.
Xolair (omalizumab)

Biologic Showing Promise as Food Allergy Treatment in Ongoing Phase 3...

Assessment for both single agent and add-on therapy.
Palforzia Capsules with Logo

Positive Results from Phase 3 Study of PALFORZIA® in Peanut-Allergic Children...

73.5% of patients treated met the primary outcome at 12 months compared with 6.3% of patients in the placebo arm.
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors

Only 52% of Adults with Severe Food Allergy Have Been Prescribed...

36% of adults believe epinephrine auto-injectors cause life-threatening effects.
Child Eating

Children with Food Allergy-Related Anxiety Benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Study shows exposure-based interventions helps both food allergic children and their parents.
Flight Attendants Tending to Medical Emergency

Study Determines Frequency of In-Flight Allergic Events Requiring Epinephrine

Conclusion: Bring your epinephrine onboard.