First treatment for peanut allergies is about to hit the market, a significant step toward better care for all kinds of food allergies. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug known as Palforzia to treat peanut allergies in children and teens.
Children Food Allergies – Peanut Allergy – Egg Allergy - Milk Allergy
If you are allergic to certain food items-Watch out for what you eat
If you are allergic to certain food items-Watch out for what you eat
‘Approximately 1 million children in the U.S. are affected by peanut allergies, and only one out of five of these children will outgrow their allergy.
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The drug is designed to minimize the incidence and severity of a child''s allergic reaction to peanuts, as even a small amount of exposure can be harmful to children with the allergy. Read More..
"When used in conjunction with peanut avoidance, Palforzia provides an FDA-approved treatment option to help reduce the risk of these allergic reactions in children with peanut allergy," said Peter Marks, director of the FDA''s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
Palforzia is a powder manufactured from peanuts and packaged in pull-apart capsules and a sachet, according to the FDA.
Clinical Guidelines to Prevent & Deal With Peanut Allergy
Emerging data suggests that peanut allergy can be prevented by the early introduction of peanut-containing foods to children.
Emerging data suggests that peanut allergy can be prevented by the early introduction of peanut-containing foods to children.
The effectiveness of Palforzia is supported by a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted in the US, Canada, and Europe in approximately 500 peanut-allergic individuals.
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