Immunology
Researchers discover two treatments that induce peanut allergy remission in children
Researchers have discovered two peanut allergy treatments for children that are both highly effective at inducing remission.
Feb 4, 2022
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Immunology
The best way to treat seasonal allergies
Spring welcomes warm weather and sun, but it also is the height of allergy season. Dr. Sanjiv Sur, an allergist at Baylor College of Medicine, explains the importance of managing seasonal allergy symptoms and the best methods ...
Mar 26, 2019
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Peanut allergy oral immunotherapy increases allergic reactions, compared with avoidance or placebo
A systematic review including 12 studies with more than 1,000 patients who were followed for a year finds that, compared with allergen avoidance or placebo, current oral immunotherapy treatments result in a large increase ...
Apr 26, 2019
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Medications
Co-treatments help beat peanut allergies
Desensitising children to peanut allergies through oral immunotherapy is more effective when done in conjunction with antihistamines and probiotics, South Australian researchers have found.
Feb 5, 2020
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Is immunotherapy the answer to peanut allergy purgatory?
Peanut allergy can be deadly, and evidence shows that it affects nearly 2% of people in some Western countries. While the standard treatment for peanut allergy is to avoid exposure, oral immunotherapy is a heavily debated ...
Apr 26, 2022
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Peanut treatment lowers risk of severe allergic reactions in preschoolers
It's a peanut-filled world—or at least it can feel that way for kids with peanut allergies. But a new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital gives hope to parents and kids ...
Dec 3, 2020
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Researchers confirm early intervention curbs peanut allergies in babies
Cleveland Clinic researchers have found that starting peanut oral immunotherapy under medical supervision during infancy can improve a child's immune response to the food over time. The findings were recently published in ...
Aug 3, 2023
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Researchers discover why only some people experience long-term benefits from peanut allergy treatments
Food allergies are caused by IgE antibodies that are generated by the immune system and bind to allergens such as peanuts, triggering a reaction that in extreme cases can be potentially life-threatening.
Jan 19, 2023
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Eating small amounts of peanut after immunotherapy may extend allergy treatment benefits
Regular dietary peanut consumption after completing oral immunotherapy (OIT) or sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) for peanut allergy may provide continued protection against accidental exposures to the allergen, according to ...
Feb 24, 2019
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Peanut allergy treatment safest when started for infants under 12 months
UBC researchers demonstrated in 2019 that preschoolers can safely overcome peanut allergies with a treatment called oral immunotherapy.
Jun 16, 2022
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