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Most Feared Defensive Lineman Speaks Out About Close Calls and Epinephrine (with Video)
Know someone (your teen?) who isn't careful with food or refuses to carry epinephrine because they don't think anaphylaxis could happen to them? Show them this straightforward interview with TJ Watt, the most feared defensive lineman in football, to convince them otherwise.
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Tons of New Allergy-Friendly and Gluten-Free Products from Our Partners!
We know you're always looking for new products that are safe for your family's allergies and dietary restrictions. Each of our guides features over 3,000 products we've vetted by working directly with the manufacturers never relying on labels to give you the inside scoop on how each is made, especially regarding shared lines and facilities. In this update, we welcome six new manufacturers to our program and have added many new products from both new and existing members. Available in Peanut & Tree Nut Free, Milk (Dairy) Free, Gluten Free, and Sesame Free editions, as well as a Custom Edition you can tailor to exclude any combination of the Top 9 allergens, mustard, and gluten.
FDA Won’t Require Advisory Committee Meeting for Aquestive’s Sublingual Epinephrine
More good news on the epinephrine front, as another hurdle is cleared for FDA approval of Aquestive's sublingual epinephrine set for January.
Real-world Evidence Supports Clinical Effectiveness of neffy (epinephrine nasal spray) in Patients Experiencing Anaphylaxis
For those concerned about the effectiveness of nasal epinephrine, this one-year retrospective study shows that needle-free neffy is as safe and effective as traditional auto-injectors.
Police Save Life with Epinephrine Just Two Days After Equipping All Cars Thanks to Gio’s Law
All first responders should be equipped with lifesaving epinephrine, period, full-stop. Check with your local emergency services departments to see if they do in your area.
Missteps by Paramedics Ruled Contributing Factor in Teen’s Death from Anaphylaxis
Aside from the implications of discrimination, this tragedy is another example of why you can't rely solely on emergency responders to treat anaphylaxis. TAKE THE EPINEPHRINE ALONG AND USE IT WHEN YOU FIRST SUSPECT ANAPHYLAXIS!
How Epinephrine Interacts with Other Drugs
It's essential to know how all drugs can potentially interact within your body. Here's what to know about epinephrine if you take other meds, use supplements, or drink coffee/energy drinks.
Hero A&W Staffers Save 81-Year-Old Woman from Anaphylaxis (with Video)
We can't emphasize enough the importance of having your epinephrine on hand at all times. Luckily, there was a Walmart nearby for this woman.
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Take Our Three-Question Food Allergy Label Reading Challenge
Test your label-reading skills with our challenge! This one's tough and meant to test your understanding of confusing and ambiguous US allergen labeling regulations.
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