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Tag: oral immunotherapy
FDA Greenlights Palforzia OIT for Toddlers with Peanut Allergy
The U.S. FDA has approved Palforzia, the oral immunotherapy (OIT) for peanut allergy, for treatment in toddlers with peanut allergy. … Read more »
Could a Special Toothpaste Help Brush Away Peanut Allergies?
Along with clean teeth, a specially formulated toothpaste may help increase tolerance to peanut in those with peanut allergy, a… Read more »
OIT Formula for Multiple Allergens Shows Promise in Early Results
A proprietary blend of 15 different allergenic food proteins is showing promise in desensitizing allergic children to more than one… Read more »
OIT to Sesame Can Safely and Effectively Desensitize Kids
Oral immunotherapy (OIT) for sesame allergy is safe and effective, with 71 percent of kids reaching a maintenance dose and… Read more »
Could Xolair Be the First Biologic Treatment for Food Allergies?
Biologic medications that neutralize IgE antibodies have long been considered a promising food allergy treatment. Now, one such medication –… Read more »
Will an OIT Formula for Multiple Food Allergies Come Soon?
As a baby, Daniel Lubetzky’s son had an allergic reaction to pineapple, and later, birthday cake. “We eventually connected the… Read more »
Learning More About Oral Immunotherapy for Food Allergy
Allergist Dr. Michael Manning explains how oral immunotherapy (OIT) for food allergy works and shares his experience working with families to ease anxiety.
Palforzia OIT Study Sees Maturing of Immune System Over Time
A study found encouraging results for those considering the first FDA-approved peanut allergy immunotherapy. It reveals that clinical trial participants… Read more »
Allergists See Palforzia Starting New Era of Food Allergy Therapy
Allergists that Allergic Living contacted are excited about the FDA’s approval of the first-ever therapy for a food allergy. They… Read more »