The Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) recently shared studies about oral immunotherapy (OIT) for peanut and sesame at their 2023 Annual Meeting This year's meeting will be held Feb. 24 - 27.
Kids with Food Allergies (KFA) is sharing these press releases to bring you the latest food allergy research news.
IgE Profiles May Help Predict Which Peanut-Allergic Children May Benefit Most from Oral Immunotherapy
A study on peanut OIT showed found that someone with certain types of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies may be more likely to achieve sustained responsiveness even if they stopped OIT. Sustained responsiveness is when you can eat the food you are allergic to but not have a reaction after stopping OIT.
Researchers tested IgE using a test called Bead-Based Epitope Assay (BBEA). The BBEA is a type of molecular diagnostic test that can detect different types of peanut allergy. This may help determine which children will benefit the most from OIT.
Read the press release to learn more.
Individuals Allergic to Sesame Could be Desensitized Using Emerging Oral Desensitization Treatment
A recent study showed that crushed sesame seeds and tahini (sesame paste) can be used safely and effectively for sesame OIT. The outcome suggested that many children with sesame allergy may be able to eat sesame safely through OIT.
Read the press release to learn more.
Learn about oral immunotherapy (OIT) for food allergy and get answers to commonly asked questions in this resource from KFA. You can also join our online community to talk to other families about OIT for food allergy.
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