Monday, February 26, 2024

Good news for people with food allergies

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An asthma drug can drastically reduce food allergies
By Alice Park
Senior Health Correspondent

People with food allergies now have a new way to protect themselves: The asthma drug Xolair was recently approved to treat people with multiple food allergies. The injections can quell the inflammatory reaction behind food allergies, making it possible for anyone who accidentally eats an allergenic food to have milder reactions.

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Today's newsletter was written by Alice Park and edited by Mandy Oaklander.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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