The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Abstract
Food allergies among children are highly prevalent. The elimination diet and fear of allergic reactions cause anxiety in many children and their parents. Immunotherapy stimulates the production of Treg cells which inhibit IgE-mediated allergic reactions. This can successfully desensitize children to their allergens. Subcutaneous immunotherapy can be used for environmental allergens while sublingual or oral immunotherapy should be used for food allergies. There are some risks associated with oral immunotherapy and research is ongoing to study the safety and efficacy of oral immunotherapy.
Recommended Citation
Baila Klahr. (2024). Can Immunotherapy Treat Food Allergies?. The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences, 18(1), 14-20. Retrieved from https://touroscholar.touro.edu/sjlcas/vol18/iss1/3
