News Releases

The AAAAI informs the media about cutting-edge research and new developments in allergic disease through news releases. In addition to consumer tips, highlights of innovative studies from The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI) and The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice are available. Following are links to recent and archived releases.

2026
February 9 - Allergy / Immunology Misinformation Often Goes Unchallenged in Social Media Landscape
February 10 - Antigen Carriage Associated with Lamotrigine-Induced DRESS
February 10 - Barzolvolimab Provides Long-Term Improvements for Spontaneous Urticaria
February 10 - Beta-Lactam Allergy Delabeling Safe for Pregnant Patients
February 10 - Drug Allergy Labels Rarely Evaluated for Children with Primary Immunodeficiencies
February 10 - Food Allergy Diagnostics are Enhanced by Machine Learning and Deep Learning AI Models
February 10 - GLP-1s Associated with Reduced Asthma Exacerbation in Patients Without Diabetes
February 10 - Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy May Reduce Asthma Exacerbations
February 10 - Mepolizumab May Be Protective Against Small Airway Disfunction Exacerbation Risks in Children
February 10 - Mold Intervention in Public Housing Reduces Asthma-Related Emergency Department Visits
February 10 - Multi-Food Allergy Comorbidities Warrant Targeted Screening and Intervention for Children
February 10 - No Association Found Between Asthma Biologics and Increased Respiratory Infection Risk
February 10 - Non-Narcotic Analgesics Allergy Labels Linked to Adverse Maternal and Fetal Outcomes
February 10 - Omalizumab is as Effective as Multi-Food Oral Immunotherapy for Allergenic Food Tolerability
February 10 - Omalizumab Triggers T Cell Modification, Increasing the Reaction Thresholds to Common Food Allergens
February 10 - Skin Test Reactions Associated with True Beta-Lactam Anaphylaxis and Allergy
February 10 - UV Effects on Environmental Microbiomes May Improve Pediatric Asthma Outcomes
February 10 - Younger Siblings of Peanut-Consuming Children Experience Increased Risk of Peanut Allergy

2025
November 17: First Recorded Case of Fatal Alpha-Gal Syndrome Highlights Uncommon Anaphylaxis Symptoms
October 13: AAAAI Reintroduces Bill to Support Penicillin Allergy Delabeling
June 9: New Editorial in JACI: Global Highlights Crucial Need for NIH Funding for Allergy/Immunology Research
May 6: The AAAAI Stands for Patient Advocacy During National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
April 21: NIH Withdraws Renewal Grant Applications for Critically Important Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Research
March 1: Tezepelumab Significantly Reduces Nasal Polyp Severity and the Need for Surgery
February 10: Egg and Peanut Shown to be Emerging FPIES Triggers
February 10: Food Allergies in Children Associated with Risk of Anxieties and Bullying
February 10: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients Rarely Tested for Penicillin Allergy
February 10: Isolated Early-Life Antibiotic Exposure is Associated with Increased Risk of Childhood Asthma
February 10: Labelling of Animal-Free Medications Needed for Patients with Alpha-Gal Syndrome
February 10: Long term Use of Peanut Patch Shows Increased Benefit Over Time
February 10: Lower Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status Linked to Transepidermal Water Loss in Young Children
February 10: Mepolizumab Reduces Need for Repeat Sinus Surgeries in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
February 10: Omalizumab Is Superior to Oral Immunotherapy in Multi-Food Allergy Treatment Study
February 10: Partial Colostrum Feeding Associated with Higher Risk of Childhood Food Allergies
February 10: Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Using Store-Bought, Home-Measured Products is Effective for Children with High-Threshold Peanut Allergy
February 10: Safety Measures Needed for College Students with Food Allergies

2024
November 25: AAAAI Announces New Host for Allergy / Immunology Podcast
September 27: Spread Awareness About Penicillin Allergy – Over Diagnosed, Easy to Test
September 25: AAAAI Backs New Bill to Support Penicillin Allergy Delabeling
July 31: The AAAAI Anaphylaxis Interactive Learning Guide Provides Web-Based Training for Patients and Caregivers
April 19: Adhering to Asthma Medication is Safe for Pregnant Women with Asthma
February 25: Omalizumab Increases the Reaction Threshold for Peanut and Other Common Food Allergies
February 5: Acid-Suppressive Medication and Antimicrobial Use in Infancy Associated with Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis
February 5: Baked Milk Oral Immunotherapy Found to be Effective Treatment for Cow’s Milk Allergy
February 5: Early-Life Daycare Attendance Potentially Linked to Lower Risk of Asthma and Allergic Diseases
February 5: Early-Life Skin Microbiome and Metabolome Signatures Could Predict Atopic Dermatitis in Infants
February 5: Study Shows Nasal Powder Epinephrine Provides Superior Stability to EpiPens
February 5: Home Reintroduction of FPIES Food Triggers May Be Safe and Effective for Children
February 5: Non-Lesional Filaggrin Expression is Predictive of Asthma Development in Children with Atopic Dermatitis
February 5: Ozone and PM2.5 Exposure is Associated with Nasal Key Driver Gene Expression in People with Asthma
February 5: The Development of Allergic Disease Not Associated with Prenatal PM2.5 Air Pollution Exposure
February 5: Rebamipide May Combat Low-Grade Inflammation in Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Patients
February 5: PH Labelling of Skin Cleansers Can Lead to Better Options for People with Atopic Dermatitis
February 5: Most Effective Atopic Dermatitis Treatments May Also Be Most Harmful
January 18: EDS-FLU Reduces Symptoms of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Regardless of Nasal Polyps

2023
December 18: New Guidelines Released for Practitioners Treating Anaphylaxis and Atopic Dermatitis
November 14: Artificial Intelligence-Generated Scientific Literature May Contain Fabricated Sources and Incorrect Information Study Finds
October 10: Sublingual Immunotherapy May Result in Desensitization and Remission for Peanut-Allergic Children
September 11: Leading Asthma Groups Tackle Definition of Clinical Remission in Treatment of Asthma
August 17: New Stock Epinephrine and Stock Inhaler Toolkits Improve Safety of Students with Anaphylaxis and Asthma
May 31: Asthma Patients Undergoing Regular High-intensity Exercise May be Able to Reduce Daily Inhaled Corticosteroid Dosage
May 5: Women’s Exposure to Domestic Violence Associated with Risk of Developing Atopic Diseases
April 21: Insurance Delays and Denials for Hereditary Angioedema Patients Lead to Increased ER and Urgent Care Visits, Higher Anxiety, and More Missed School/Work Days
February 3: Black Children with Atopic Dermatitis Less Likely to be Evaluated by Allergists than Their White Peers
February 3: Comparing Healthcare Utilization in Asthmatics During the Alpha, Delta and Omicron Variants of the COVID-19 Pandemic
February 3: Following Patient Penicillin Allergy De-labeling, Pharmacy Records Aren’t Always Updated to Reflect Changes
February 3: IgE Profiles May Help Predict Which Peanut-allergic Children May Benefit Most from Oral Immunotherapy
February 3: Immunization Stress-Related Response Mimics Vaccine-induced Anaphylaxis to COVID-19 Vaccines
February 3: Individuals Allergic to Sesame Could be Desensitized Using Emerging Oral Desensitization Treatment
February 3: Living Near a Major Road May be Associated with a Higher Risk of Atopic Dermatitis
February 3: Providing Short Term Skin Barrier Protection May Help Prevent Atopic Dermatitis in Certain Infants
February 3: Researchers Discover Nasal miRNAs Present During Severe Bronchiolitis Associated with Risks of Asthma Development in Children
February 3: The BTK Inhibitor, Acalabrutinib, Can Reduce or Prevent Allergic Reactions to Peanut During Oral Food Challenges
February 3: The Pediatric Asthma Risk Score Can Help Predict Asthma Development in Children
February 3: Unnecessary Food Allergy Panel Testing Can Create Burden for Patients