An alternative to the traditional EpiPen is now available for those in need
(InvestigateTV) — Whether it’s the changing seasons or something you eat, more than 50 million people in the U.S. have an allergic reaction each year.
While most experience itchy eyes and a runny nose, one in 50 Americans will experience anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, symptoms can range from hives to severe swelling and trouble breathing.
The only treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, a drug only available by injection.
Many people know it by its brand name, EpiPen.
In 2024, the FDA approved an alternative to the needle, acknowledging some people may delay treatment with an EpiPen for fear of injections.
Reporter Carley Gordon shows us how a nasal spray could be the answer.
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