An Asthma Drug Can Drastically Reduce Food Allergies
Omalizumab (Xolair) can help reduce severe allergic reactions to food allergies by allowing tolerance to higher allergen doses and leading to milder reactions if exposed. [ more ]
New FDA-approved drug makes severe food allergies less life-threatening
A new drug called omalizumab has been approved by the FDA to lessen allergic reactions to foods in people with multiple food allergies.
Omalizumab works by binding to a class of antibodies in the body called immunoglobulin E (IgE) that are specifically involved in allergic responses, preventing immune responses that lead to allergy symptoms. [ more ]
An Asthma Drug Can Drastically Reduce Food Allergies
Omalizumab (Xolair) can help reduce severe allergic reactions to food allergies by allowing tolerance to higher allergen doses and leading to milder reactions if exposed. [ more ]
New FDA-approved drug makes severe food allergies less life-threatening
A new drug called omalizumab has been approved by the FDA to lessen allergic reactions to foods in people with multiple food allergies.
Omalizumab works by binding to a class of antibodies in the body called immunoglobulin E (IgE) that are specifically involved in allergic responses, preventing immune responses that lead to allergy symptoms. [ more ]
A Canadian school has eased its nut ban, but it's not a given others will follow | CBC News
Ecole Emilie Tremblay in Whitehorse has unveiled a new policy allowing peanuts and tree nuts, with restrictions in place for younger grades if there are students with allergies.
Recent research questions the effectiveness of blanket food bans, leading to a potential shift towards other safety measures in schools.
The change in policy came after consultations with staff and families, and students have been educated on how to protect themselves from allergens. [ more ]