Egg desensitization is achieved effectively and safely through a low maintenance dose protocol

Egg desensitization is achieved effectively and safely through a low maintenance dose protocol

Background: Egg allergy is a common IgE-mediated food allergy in children. Oral immunotherapy (OIT) reduces allergic reactions via gradual allergen exposure. Although high maintenance doses (1-6 g egg protein) are often used, they carry higher risks of adverse reactions. Evidence on the safety and e...

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Main Authors: Diana Toscano-Rivero, MD, Nofar Kimchi, MD, Wei Zhao, BSc, Jana Abi-Rafeh, BSc, Danbing Ke, PhD, Duncan Lejtenyi, MSc, Liane Beaudette, RN, Christine McCusker, MD, Bruce D. Mazer, MD, Moshe Ben-Shoshan, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-11-01
Series:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global
Subjects:
Food allergy
egg allergy
skin prick test
DBPCFC
oral food challenge
oral immunotherapy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772829325001481
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