We are a group of experienced allergists, paediatricians and support teams all in one place.
Finding the most comprehensive care is one of the most important steps for patients living with a food allergy.
For decades the management of food allergy has been the complete avoidance of the offending allergen coupled with carrying an Epinephrine autoinjector. While avoidance is perceived as a safe approach, it has its limitation of improving patients’ quality of life and having the sense of control over their health.
Food allergy imposes restrictions on patients and their caregivers. It can be a life-limiting condition given the burden of the perceived risks of accidental ingestion. This burden can drive variable levels of anxiety and social limitations.
Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is an emerging approach to the treatment of patients with food allergy. It involves taking small doses of an allergenic food daily. This process allows patients to gradually be desensitized (less allergic) to the food and tolerate it in their diet.
With OIT, a majority of patients will achieve a level of tolerance to a daily dose of the allergen, that will be sufficient to provide protection against trace exposure, while a sizable proportion of patients will be able to tolerate a full serving
There is inadequate reliable communication between patients, families and healthcare professionals about oral immunotherapy, often accompanied by misinformation. This should be addressed through shared decision-making, and access to trustworthy, clear and transparent information. Bégin et al. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol (2020)
We are a group of experienced allergist, pediatricians and support teams all in one place. Finding the most comprehensive care is one of the most important steps for patients living with a food allergy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Is food oral immunotherapy a cure for food allergy?At this time, we do not believe this is a cure for peanut allergy as the peanut must be continued in the diet indefinitely to maintain your or your child’s tolerance.
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Should the treated food be taken at the same time every day?OIT dose should be taken about the same time daily. Regular dosing helps incorporate it into the daily routine. However, it is not a problem to take it at different times each day if that is necessary.
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My Child has anaphylactic food allergy, can he/she benefit from OIT?"Previous history of anaphylaxis to the targeted food is not a contraindication for OIT.
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Is food oral immunotherapy a cure for food allergy?At this time, we do not believe this is a cure for peanut allergy as the peanut must be continued in the diet indefinitely to maintain your or your child’s tolerance.
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Should the treated food be taken at the same time every day?OIT dose should be taken about the same time daily. Regular dosing helps incorporate it into the daily routine. However, it is not a problem to take it at different times each day if that is necessary.
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My Child has anaphylactic food allergy, can he/she benefit from OIT?"Previous history of anaphylaxis to the targeted food is not a contraindication for OIT.
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