Results for tag: "Food Hypersensitivity"

Food hypersensitivity is a type of allergy that occurs when the body's immune system reacts to certain foods. It is estimated that up to 15 million people in the United States suffer from food allergies. Allergy drugs are used to treat food hypersensitivity and can be divided into two categories: antihistamines and immunotherapy. Antihistamines are used to reduce the symptoms of an allergic reaction, while immunotherapy is used to desensitize the body to the allergen. The food hypersensitivity market is a rapidly growing segment of the allergy drugs market. It is driven by the increasing prevalence of food allergies, as well as the development of new treatments and technologies. Companies in this market include Allergan, Sanofi, Merck, and Novartis. Show Less Read more