Food Allergies

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New treatments for food allergies are being studied. One of these treatments is to introduce problem foods early in a child's life (early allergen introduction). Other studies are looking at treatments to keep the immune system from reacting to problem foods.10

  • For early allergen introduction, one study is looking at safe ways to give small amounts of peanut-containing foods to babies who are at high risk for peanut allergies. This study will help show whether doing something at an early age can prevent food allergies.
  • Researchers also are studying people who are allergic to many foods. Studies are being done on ways to help the body's immune system learn to tolerate problem foods.

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Author: Bets Davis, MFA Last Updated: March 9, 2009
Medical Review: Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition
Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology

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