{"id":2180198,"date":"2024-02-19T18:36:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T23:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-approves-new-drug-that-can-treat-severe-food-allergies\/"},"modified":"2024-02-19T18:39:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T23:39:28","slug":"fda-approves-new-drug-that-can-treat-severe-food-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-approves-new-drug-that-can-treat-severe-food-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"New drug approved by FDA for severe food allergies treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffda-approves-new-drug-that-can-treat-severe-food-allergies%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2180198&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by\u2064 Sarah Silbiger\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/james-meyers\/\">James Meyers<\/a><br \/>3:28 PM \u2013 Monday, February 19, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exciting News for Food Allergy \u2064Sufferers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>People with severe food\u200b allergies may soon have the chance to indulge in \u200dany food they desire without the fear of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/family-blames-popular-weight-loss-drug-for-mans-suicide-seeks-black-box-warning\/\" title=\"Family blames weight loss drug for man's suicide, seeks black box warning.\">severe allergic \u2063reactions<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Food and Drug Administration \u2062(FDA) announced\u2063 on Friday the approval of \u200ba groundbreaking new drug called &#8220;Xolair.&#8221;\u2064 This medication is designed \u200bto significantly reduce severe allergic reactions\u2063 to various types of foods\u200c in both \u2063adults and children over the \u200cage of 1. <\/p>\n<p>However, it&#8217;s important \u200bto note that \u200bXolair is not intended for use during an allergic \u200creaction. \u2063Instead, \u2063it should \u2063be administered \u200dregularly every two to four weeks to minimize the risk \u200dof future reactions over time, \u200das reported by <em>The Post<\/em>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWhile it will not eliminate food allergies\u200d or allow \u200cpatients to consume food allergens\u200b freely, its repeated use will \u200chelp reduce the health impact if\u200c accidental exposure occurs,\u201d said \u200dKelly Stone \u200bwith\u2064 the FDA\u2019s Center for Drug \u200cEvaluation \u2062and Research.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite its\u200b benefits, Xolair does \u200dcome with some potential side effects, including fever and\u2062 the\u2064 possibility of triggering anaphylaxis in certain cases.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the cost of\u200b the medication is quite high, with a monthly price\u2064 of $2,900 for children and $5,000 for adults. However, these costs\u200d may be lower\u200d with medical insurance coverage, according\u2062 to the <em>Associated Press<\/em>. <\/p>\n<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u200d (CDC), approximately 1 in 16 adults in the United\u200c States suffer from a food allergy as of\u200b 2021. Unfortunately, there is currently no\u2064 cure for food allergies. <\/p>\n<p>On a positive note, Xolair has\u200b already received FDA approval for treating asthma caused by allergies, \u200dchronic hives, and chronic inflammatory sinus disease. <\/p>\n<p>A study sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases found that Xolair \u200dsuccessfully helped\u2063 some participants\u200b tolerate\u2064 certain foods. The study involved 168\u200c participants, including children as young as 1 year\u2063 old, who were \u200cable to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/honey-can-prevent-diabetes\/\" title=\"Honey Can Prevent Diabetes?\">consume small amounts<\/a> of\u200b peanuts,\u2063 milk, eggs, and \u200bcashews without \u200bexperiencing an allergic reaction after receiving treatment with the new \u200cdrug. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cXolair offers patients and families an important new\u2064 treatment option that can help redefine the way food allergies are managed and reduce the often-serious allergic reactions that can result \u2062from exposure to food allergens,\u201d\u2062 said Levi Garraway, M.D., Ph.D., Genentech\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/red-cross-announces-emergency-blood-shortage-calls-for-donations\/\" title=\"Red Cross urgently seeks blood donations due to emergency shortage\">chief\u200d medical officer<\/a> and head of Global Product Development,\u200d in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s approval builds on 20 years of\u2063 patient experience\u2064 and an established efficacy and safety profile since Xolair \u2062was\u200d first approved in allergic asthma. We look forward to bringing \u2062this treatment to the food\u2064 allergy community who have long awaited an advancement.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Stay informed! Subscribe here to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/david-depapes-legal-team-seeks-to-move-trial-from-san-francisco\/\" title=\"David DePape's lawyers aim to relocate trial from San Francisco.\">receive breaking\u2064 news blasts directly<\/a> to your inbox \u200cfor free. \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t<strong>Share\u200b this post!<\/strong>\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Tragic \u2063House Fire Claims One\u200b Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Join Mike Davis \u200dfor the Latest Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Special Guest: Jobob<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Exclusive Interview\u2064 with \u200bLara \u2064Logan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Tech Companies Unite to Combat Deceptive AI Content<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>OpenAI Develops Software for \u200cGenerating Videos from Text<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Activision Blizzard Faces Lawsuit Over Competition\u200b Restrictions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Amazon.com Challenges Labor Agency&#8217;s Proceedings<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> How does\u200b the approval of\u200c Xolair provide hope to people with \u200csevere food allergies? <\/h2>\n<p><span>  Severe allergic reactions,\u201d said\u2063 Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The approval of Xolair\u2064 brings\u2064 hope to the \u2062millions of\u2064 people who suffer from severe food allergies. It provides a way for them to potentially enjoy\u200b a wider variety of foods\u2064 without the constant fear of life-threatening reactions.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is crucial for individuals with food allergies to remember that Xolair is \u200dnot a cure. It is a treatment \u200coption that aims to mitigate the risk of severe \u2064reactions. It is still important to avoid known allergens and \u2064take precautionary measures.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u2063 the approval of Xolair by the FDA is a \u2063significant milestone in the treatment of food allergies. It provides hope and relief for those who have been living in constant fear of severe reactions. While it may not eliminate allergies or\u200d allow for unrestricted consumption of allergens, it offers a way to reduce the impact and potential harm of accidental exposure. This groundbreaking medication has\u2062 the potential to\u2064 redefine how food allergies are managed \u200cand improve the quality of life\u200b for millions\u200c of individuals and their families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People with severe food allergies may soon be able to eat any food without consequences, as the FDA has approved a new solution<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2301,"featured_media":2180199,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1227710766-1-e1708384231668.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2180198","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1227710766-1-e1708384231668.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2180198","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2301"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2180198"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2180198\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2180199"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2180198"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2180198"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2180198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}