Peanut Allergy

A new study finds that young children might be able to overcome their peanut allergies if treated early enough

A 10-year-old Chino boy who used to have a severe peanut allergy can now eat whatever he wants due to a treatment that’s growing in popularity and demand. Ted Chen reports for NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Sept., 2, 2021.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind treatment for children affected by peanut allergies. The drug, Palforzia, works to blunt the immune system’s response to accidental exposure.

The first treatment for peanut allergies is about to hit the market, a big step toward better care for all kinds of food allergies — but still a long way from a cure. Friday’s approval by the Food and Drug Administration promises to bring some relief to families who’ve lived in fear of an accidental bite of peanuts at...