Strategies to Treat Food Allergy With Oral Immunotherapy
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Oral immunotherapy (OIT) for food allergy can help prevent anaphylaxis after accidental encounters with an allergen, but the treatment rarely cures the allergy, it has risks, and it requires long-term planning and shared decision-making by patients, their families, and their allergists, according to a new review. In OIT, a patient who is allergic to a specific food consumes increasing amounts of the allergen over time to reduce their risk for allergic reaction.
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@manav OIT is an elective, usually noncurative procedure with inherent risks that require families to function as amateur medical professionals. Preparing them for this role is essential to protect patients and ensure the long-term success of this life-changing procedure