For the first time, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved ARS Pharmaceuticals’ nasal spray as the first needle-free emergency treatment for fatal allergic reactions. anaphylaxisThe spray will be sold under the brand name Nefi and is being seen as an alternative to EpiPen and other autoinjectors.

What is anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that happens immediately after coming into contact with something you’re allergic to. For example, peanuts can cause your immune system to flood with chemicals that put your body into shock.

Nefi is a single-dose nasal spray that is put into one nostril. It was approved for use in adult and pediatric patients who weigh at least 66 pounds. Kelly Stone, an associate director FDA“Some people, especially children, may delay or avoid seeking treatment because of fear of injections,” the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research said. They added that the availability of a nasal spray could reduce barriers to prompt treatment.

What to do when you feel an allergic reaction?

If you start to feel an allergic reaction to exercise, immediately stop whatever you are doing and rest. Also, call emergency services if the symptoms worsen. In addition to shortness of breath, if you have a weak and rapid pulse, confusion, and fainting, you need to go to the hospital.

Doctors recommend carrying an epinephrine auto-injector, which helps reduce the risk of a reaction in an emergency. However, do not try to give oral medications to someone who is unable to breathe, as it may be necessary to begin CPR while waiting for emergency responders. If you do not know how to perform CPR, try to find someone who does.

If you have experienced exercise-induced anaphylaxis, it is important to have a complete physical examination by your doctor. Keep a record of the food you eat and the conditions you are in before exercising. Most importantly, know how long before exercise you should avoid the offending food, trigger, or allergen.

Avoid exercising outside during allergy season and extreme temperatures. Exercise with a partner who is aware of your condition and knows what to do in an emergency.

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