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New treatment for children with a severe peanut allergy

November 22, 2018 SAN DIEGO- A peanut allergy is one of the most common causes of severe allergy attacks. Symptoms can be life-threatening and for some people, even tiny amounts of peanuts can cause a serious reaction. Peanut allergy has been increasing in children but a new treatment could hold promise for children who otherwise… Read More: New treatment for children with a severe peanut allergy »

New peanut allergy drug could herald a 'sea change' in treating food allergies, but is not a cure

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'Breakthrough' treatment for peanut allergy awaits FDA check

Peanut allergy makes life more difficult for the millions of people who live with it. “Possible traces” of peanuts in foods pose a constant hidden threat for them, but a newly developed treatment could soon help people with peanut allergy become more confident in their food choices. Peanut allergy may soon become less of a… Read More: 'Breakthrough' treatment for peanut allergy awaits FDA check »

Experimental treatment helps 2 out of 3 peanut allergy sufferers, study finds

“I wanted to sit with my good, good friends, but I couldn’t,” the 10-year-old said. “If you’re a kid and you have a food allergy, it’s harder on you. You’re missing out on a lot of stuff other children can have. I always want to try peanut stuff.” Mom Monica Glover said the family discovered… Read More: Experimental treatment helps 2 out of 3 peanut allergy sufferers,… »