Update on Potential Therapies for IgE-Mediated Food Allergy

This article reviews the published data on these new approaches.Recent FindingsOral immunotherapy, in which allergic subjects are exposed to increasing amounts of antigen, can be accomplished in the majority of allergic individuals. However, this approach is not a cure as most patients will react after cessation of regular intake. In addition, there is a high rate of side effects. Other approaches include epicutaneous immunotherapy, therapy with anti-IgE medications, and use of Chinese herbs.SummarySeveral novel approaches on food allergy are under study. At the current time, these approaches show promise for preventing severe reactions to accidental exposures. However, there is little evidence that current approaches will represent a true cure for food allergy.

Source: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports - February 7, 2017 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research