Tag: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI)

Air Travel

Study: Allergic Reactions During Commercial Flights are Rare

The low rate may be attributable to precautions taken before and during flight.
SLIT

Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) May Result in Desensitization and Remission for Peanut-Allergic...

60% of children experienced desensitization and 48% experienced remission three months after therapy.
Studying OIT for Babies

Study Explores Oral Immunotherapy to Treat Babies with Peanut Allergies

“These children don’t have to worry about accidental exposures anymore."
Mahomes Family

NFL Star Patrick Mahomes’ Baby Rushed to ER Due to Allergic...

“The scariest 30 min of my life.”
DNA

Presence of Enzyme May Predict More Serious Food Allergy Reactions and...

Findings may lead to more precise prediction of reaction severity.
Nasus Pharma

Needle-Free Powder Epinephrine Nasal Spray Shows Positive Results in Clinical Study

"Powder-based products are also known to have better stability, as compared to the solution-based products."
Food Allergy Passport

Food Allergy Passport Increases Caregiver Confidence and Quality of Life

Recommended for all families of young children with food allergies.
Infant

Enhanced Skin Treatment for Eczema in Infants Reduces Food Allergy

Enhanced treatment significantly reduced hen's egg allergy vs customary treatment.
Tree Nuts

Tree Nut OIT Determined Safe and Tolerable for Preschoolers

Results were comparable to peanut OIT.
acalabrutinib

Cancer Drug Shows Promise as Treatment for Food Allergies

A study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology shows acalabrutinib, a BTK inhibitor, can reduce and prevent allergic reactions to peanuts...