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SIO401: Dr. Steve Proper on the Science of Food Allergies
Nov 17, 2023
Dr. Steve Proper, an actual expert in the field of food allergies, teaches about medical science behind allergies. Discusses recent study that changed understanding of how food allergies are caused. Covers importance of expertise, history of epipens, experiences of parenting with food allergies, differences between asthma and allergic reactions, importance of early introduction of allergenic foods, impact of exposure on food allergies, oral immunotherapy as a treatment, and differences in practicing medicine as an allergist in Cincinnati vs Western Michigan.
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- Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is a successful treatment for food allergies, gradually increasing allergen intake to build tolerance.
- Alternative approaches to OIT, such as the egg ladder and egg oral immunotherapy, are being explored for specific food allergies.
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Oral Immunotherapy for Food Allergies
Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is a treatment for food allergies that involves gradually increasing the intake of the allergen over time, similar to allergy shots. OIT has been particularly successful in treating peanut allergies, with one FDA-approved product called Palforzia. It is taken as a daily pill, and the dosage is gradually increased until a maintenance dose is reached, which is equivalent to consuming about six to seven peanuts a day. OIT helps build tolerance to the allergen, reducing the risk of severe reaction when accidentally exposed to small amounts of the allergen.
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