#anaphylaxis

#anaphylaxis

Food allergies affect 33 million Americans, with shellfish being the top allergen causing severe reactions.

Peanut and shellfish allergies have high prevalence rates and can begin in adulthood, often requiring lifelong management. [ more ]

Dairy allergy is an immune response to milk proteins, and despite common outgrowing in childhood, many adults still suffer lifelong symptoms. [ more ]

The tragic death of Hannah Jacobs highlights urgent communication failures in food allergy safety and calls for better practices within the food industry. [ more ]

Teachers lack training in recognizing anaphylaxis and administering adrenaline auto-injectors, posing a risk in schools. [ more ]

Xolair medication helps prevent severe food allergy reactions.

Xolair is approved by the FDA for preventing anaphylactic shock in patients with food allergies. [ more ]

The newly approved nasal spray Neffy offers a potential alternative to EpiPens, but concerns remain regarding its efficacy in treating life-threatening allergic reactions. [ more ]

Nasal spray with epinephrine approved by FDA for severe allergic reactions [ more ]

Disney's handling of Dr. Tangsuan's death sparked controversy, leading them to reverse their stance on mandatory arbitration in the wrongful death lawsuit. [ more ]

A Long Island doctor died from anaphylactic shock after eating at Disney World, raising issues surrounding food safety and legal accountability. [ more ]

Communication failures in allergy management at food service establishments can have fatal consequences. [ more ]

Poor communication and adherence to allergy protocols contributed to the death of a teenager with a severe dairy allergy. [ more ]