Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
OIT is a treatment for food allergy that uses carefully measured amounts of real food to gradually increase the amount of an allergen your child can tolerate. Treatment begins with very small amounts and increases over time at a pace tailored to your child.
The goal can look different for every child. For most, OIT provides protection against accidental exposures. Others may reach a point where they can include the food freely in their diet. For some children, treatment may eventually lead to remission — meaning they can continue to tolerate the food even after regular dosing has stopped.
Together, we'll set goals that make sense for your child and adjust treatment based on their individual response.
Our 24-Month Comprehensive OIT Program Includes:
Treatment & Monitoring
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Initiation visit
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13 scheduled in-office build-up visits
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An individualized dosing plan, with the pace adjusted based on your child's needs and response
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Ongoing monitoring throughout treatment
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Skin testing, when appropriate, to monitor progress
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Free-eating challenge, when appropriate
Support Between Visits
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Direct access to your board-certified allergist
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Secure messaging for questions or concerns
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Guidance for illness, reactions, travel, activities, and other situations that may affect dosing
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3 check-up/urgent visits (in-person or virtual)
Everyday Food Allergy Support
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School and medication authorization forms
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Ongoing guidance as your child's needs change throughout treatment