Meeting Coverage

ACAAI

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

New Treatment Options on the Horizon for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Monoclonal antibodies, BTK inhibitor alleviate symptoms when antihistamines fall short

ACAAI over a photo of Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky

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Skin Patch Helped Young Kids With Peanut Allergies

More kids had responses, decreased symptom severity, versus those who received placebo

November 15, 2022
Sublingual Film Delivers Epinephrine

Pharmacokinetics in healthy cohort looks promising

November 15, 2022
CRISPR Shows Promise for Hereditary Angioedema in First-in-Human Trial

No safety concerns reported and swelling attacks declined

November 15, 2022
Toddlers With Peanut Allergy Tolerate Oral Immunotherapy

PTAH, already approved for those ages 4-17, also attenuated the sensitivity in younger children

November 14, 2022
Asthma Deterioration Slowed With Combination Inhaler

Albuterol-budesonide also reduced time with severe exacerbations

November 14, 2022
Parents, Providers Still Not Following Guidelines for Early Peanut Introduction

Implementation barriers included parental fears, pediatrician time crunch

November 13, 2022
Finding Potential Ties Between Baby-Soft Skin and Risk for Food Allergy Later On

Are moisturizers to blame for increased chances for childhood food allergies?

November 13, 2022
Biologic Shows Promise in Ongoing Food Allergy Trial

OUtMATCH assesses omalizumab as single-agent and add-on therapy

November 12, 2022
Sped-Up IDT an Option After Flying-Bug Stings

Accelerated interdermal skin testing not tied AEs in small study

November 12, 2022
Are Second COVID Vax Doses Too Risky After Allergic Reaction to the First?

Mostly no, says military doctor

November 10, 2021
HAE Still Drawing Attention From Drugmakers

Two new products show midstage promise in hereditary angioedema

November 10, 2021
For Some Food-Allergic Kids (and Parents), Anaphylaxis Isn't the Worst Problem

It's the unnecessary, crippling worry about the possibility of it

November 8, 2021
Peanut Allergy Patch Still Looks Good 3 Years Later

Reactions diminish over time in open-label study

November 7, 2021
Guidance on Exposing Babies Early to Peanuts Not Catching On

Parents say their docs didn't make a point of recommending it

November 7, 2021