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FDA Approves First Nasal Spray to Curb Anaphylaxis, An Alternative to Injections
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2024
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Folks nervous about administering a rescue shot for anaphylaxis finally have a new alternative in a nasal spray.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it has approved neffy, the first non-injected treatment for life-threatening allergic reactions...
FDA Wants More Data on First Needle-Free Antidote for Severe Allergic Reactions
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2023
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In a surprising move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opted not to approve a needle-free alternative to the EpiPen for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.
Approval of the Neffy nasal spray was widely anticipated. An FDA advisory panel voted ...
The Most Common Symptoms for Seasonal Allergies, Food Allergies & More
- Meredith Morckel HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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Maybe you can't weed your garden without sneezing. Perhaps your eyes start watering when you clean your home. Did your skin begin itching last night during dinner?
You may have an allergy, but you're not alone. More than 50 million adults and children in the United State...
FDA Panel Recommends Approval of First Nasal Spray to Combat Severe Allergy Attacks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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Outside advisors for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted Thursday to recommend approval of Neffy, the first epinephrine nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
Although most of the Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee members supported the spray for adul...
Latex Allergy: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
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Having a latex allergy is no fun, but it can be a real challenge for health professionals who have to work with a wide variety of medical equipment that can contain the allergen.
Latex allergy can trigger a range of symptoms, from itchy hives and rashes to life-threateni...
Food Allergies: Testing, Management & Treatment
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2023
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So, you ate a banana. You've eaten bananas countless times in the past. But this time, your tongue and lips are itching and your lip is a bit puffy.
If this happens to you, you are likely experiencing food allergy symptoms. You may have just joined the ranks of
Poor Labeling Dangerous to People With Sesame Allergy
- February 16, 2022
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Sesame isn't declared on more than half of food products that contain it, which could put some people at risk for an allergic reaction, researchers warn.
Exposing Kids to Safe Levels of Peanut When Young Might Prevent Allergy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 21, 2022
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Some kids might be able to get over their peanut allergy if they start immunotherapy while they're still toddlers, a major new clinical trial reports.