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Food Allergy & Research Education Patient Registry
Individuals with diagnosed food allergies and family members of children with diagnosed food allergies can join the Food Allergy & Research Education (FARE) Patient Registry to help advance life-changing initiatives in education, advocacy, and research. Click here to learn more and join today. “Food allergies are a life-threatening medical condition for which we have no FDA-approved […]
Insect Stings: Allergic Reaction and Normal Reaction
The allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis occurs in 0.5% to 5% of the U.S. population as a result of insect stings. At least 40 deaths per year result from insect sting anaphylaxis. The majority of the insect stings in the United States come from wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and bees. The red or black imported […]
Dr. Marie Fitzgerald with Aparna Zalani
“Grass pollen will start to pollinate in April and May, and that is what is coming out right now,” said Dr. Marie Fitzgerald with Family Allergy and Asthma Care. She said that DFW is right on the border between the geographical locations of West Texas and East Texas. Watch the video below: Click here to […]
Biologics and Asthma
Biologics offers hope for those who may continue to suffer from asthma symptoms after treatment. The goal of biologics is to treat asthma at the cellular level. Biologics are made from a variety of natural sources. “Biologics is definitely something that has piqued the interest of physicians, including allergists, throughout medicine,” said Kevin Murphy, MD, ACAAI. […]
World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day takes place on the first Tuesday in May. People with asthma and organizations dedicated to asthma control and education join together to increase awareness about asthma and improve the lives of all people with asthma. Click here to learn how you can use the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Asthma Awareness Month […]
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Click here to visit their website for resources and tools to bring healthy messages to work, school and home. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the Asthma Awareness Month Toolkit to take […]
Voluntary Recall of Select Lots of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr® Auto-Injectors
A voluntary recall of select lots of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr® Auto-Injectors was announced March 31, 2017 by Mylan N.V. for Meridian Medical Technologies, a Pfizer company and Mylan’s manufacturing partner. This recall is being conducted as a result of the receipt of two previously disclosed reports outside of the U.S. of failure to activate the device due […]
Sanofi U.S. Nationwide AuviQ Recall
Updated Press Release: Sanofi US Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of ALL Auvi‑Q® Due to Potential Inaccurate Dosage Delivery Please see below for important updates about the Auvi-Q recall. Sanofi US has added an additional phone number for consumers to call to get directions for returning your device & reimbursement information. Please call EITHER 1-877-319-8963 OR […]
