In reported news today, Zhaire Smith of the Philadelphia 76’ers will be out possibly the whole NBA 2018-2019 season due to complications from an allergic reaction. It was known that the rookie had a peanut allergy and food was individually prepared for him at the teams facility so he was not exposed to peanut. Apparently […]
Are Two EpiPens Really Necessary?
Having two epipens has become more difficult for patients due to recent shortages, rising prices and manufacturing difficulties. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by skin, respiratory and gastrointestinal allergy symptoms with a rapid onset. Anaphylaxis affects both adults and children and it can occur up to 2% of the population. Among pediatrics, the […]
Accidental Food Allergy Reactions
Accidental food allergy reactions to food are frequent and can be severe and even fatal. Food allergy is a serious health problem affecting 1-3% of the population. For many patients with food allergy, these allergies are best managed by avoidance of the allergenic food. Legislation on food labeling is implemented in most regions of the […]
Xolair for Food Allergies granted Breakthrough Therapy
Xolair for food allergies may become a treatment in the future as the FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Xolair. Xolair (omalizumab) would be used for the prevention of severe allergic reactions following accidental exposure to 1 or more foods in patients with allergies. From the FDA; Breakthrough Therapy designation is a process designed to […]
The Environment and Food Allergy, what is the relationship?
The prevalence of food allergy has increased significantly over the years. In the U.S., United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, food allergies affect up to 8% of children and up to 5% of adults. Peanut allergy alone affects up to 5% of infants and young children. What is driving this epidemic is unclear, but there is […]
New Allergy Emoji being considered
A campaign is underway to get an allergy emoji approved by the Unico Consortium. Unico approves all texts and emoji’s for use. A petition has been submitted on change.org and it is currently gathering signatures. Change.org The makers of Reactine Canada (generic name ceterizine) are behind the campaign for the allergy emoji. Antihistamines are commonly […]
Allergy to Marijuana
Allergy to marijuana has been on the rise with the legalization of medical marijuana and recreational marijuana in certain states. Here in California, recreational marijuana has become legalized on January 1st, 2018. Medical marijuana has been legal for more than 20 years but now with the full legalization in California, there will be more reactions […]
NHL Hockey Star, Marian Hossa Retiring Because of Allergy
Marian Hossa, an NHL winger for the Chicago Blackhawks will miss the upcoming season due to an allergy reaction to his hockey equipment. He has stated that he has developed severe side effects from the medication to treat his skin disorder. “While I am disappointed that I will not be able to play, I have […]
Odactra Sublingual House Dust Mite Allergen Approved by FDA
Odactra the first sublingual house dust mite allergen, has been approved by the FDA. Odactra will be administered under the tongue and it is used to treat house dust mite induced perennial allergic rhinitis and/or allergic conjunctivitis for adults 18-65 years of age. House dust mite is one of the most common perennial aeroallergens affecting […]
Xyzal OTC to be available March 2017
Xyzal OTC will soon be available without a prescription March 2017. In a growing trend in the allergy pharmaceutical market, most prescription medications are now becoming over the counter. Xyzal (generic brand name is levoceterizine) received FDA approval earlier this month for treatment for the relief of symptoms of seasonal and year round allergies. The […]
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