Treudler R, Simon JC. [What is the role of allergen immunotherapy in IgE-mediated food allergy?].
Hautarzt 2021;
72:770-775. [PMID:
34402920 DOI:
10.1007/s00105-021-04882-6]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
In food allergy, allergen avoidance and emergency treatment are still therapeutic hallmarks but, recently, allergen immunotherapy (AIT), with different application routes, has gained more attention. In primary food allergy, oral immunotherapy has been frequently used in clinical trials. This year, an oral immunotherapy preparation for treatment of peanut allergy was licensed in Europe. In secondary food allergy, sublingual and subcutaneous extracts have been used in clinical trials, mostly with cross-reactive pollen allergens. As there is no AIT preparation licensed for this indication, therapy should only be started when there also is a need for treating associated respiratory symptoms.
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