Offering peace of mind: Peanut immunotherapy clinical trials at Lurie Children's - EurekAlert!
Families of children with food allergies face constant vigilance and emotional burden due to the lack of a cure. FDA-approved treatments like oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy and injectable medication for multiple food allergies reduce worry about accidental ingestion but do not allow carefree eating. Ongoing clinical trials at Lurie Children's Hospital explore innovative therapies, including a peanut patch and a dissolvable tablet under the tongue, aiming to minimize severe reactions and offer families peace of mind.
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Families of children with food allergies face constant vigilance and emotional burden due to the lack of a cure. FDA-approved treatments like oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy and injectable medication for multiple food allergies reduce worry about accidental ingestion but do not allow carefree eating. Ongoing clinical trials at Lurie Children's Hospital explore innovative therapies, including a peanut patch and a dissolvable tablet under the tongue, aiming to minimize severe reactions and offer families peace of mind.