allergy

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) 2024 annual meeting, is the premier educational event for allergists/immunologists around the world that was held from February 23 to 26 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center this year. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAA...

As per the  Food Allergy Research & Education, in the US, each year, around 200,000 people require emergency medical care for allergic reactions to food. Food allergy is a specific immune response to certain food items that it considers harmful.  Upon exposure to the food allergen, the IgE antibodi...

Anaphylaxis is a rare disease which can even result in life-threatening situations. Mostly the allergic reaction is due to food, insect stings, medications and latex.  Usually, the symptoms are expressed in one part of the body; however, in some instances, the reaction is severe. Sometimes, a specific type ...

Mylan’s EpiPen is used as a lifesaver to threatening allergic reactions. It mitigates or reverses allergic reactions including abrupt blocking of airways and swollen legs, chest or neck.  In late 2007, Mylan acquired the rights to sell EpiPen, an invention of the 1970s. Even its inventor Sheldon Kaplan did not know ...