People with food and other allergies have a new way to treat severe reactions

A new nasal spray may help more people feel comfortable treating anaphylaxis

A picture of an epinephrine nasal spray for the treatment of severe allergic reactions

Neffy, a new epinephrine nasal spray, offers a needle-free option for the treatment of severe allergic reactions.

ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Soon people will be able to subdue a severe allergic reaction with a nasal spray instead of an injection.

On August 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first epinephrine nasal spray for the treatment of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in adults and kids who weigh 30 kilograms or more.

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