Oral Immunotherapy
San Tan Allergy & Asthma is excited to offer a new option for the management of food allergies.
Until recently, the only treatment for food allergy was strict avoidance of the offending food. Over the last decade a significant amount of research has been conducted to evaluate if there are safe and effective methods to desensitize patients to the food(s) they are allergic to. Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is one of three different methods that have been studied and has been shown to be the most effective treatment option for reducing the severity of, and in some instances, particularly in younger children, curing a patient’s food allergy.
OIT is a process that involves the slow oral introduction of the allergenic food in gradually increasing amounts, similar to the process and method of allergy shots for environmental allergies. Typically, over a period of several months, the patient’s immune system becomes more tolerant and less sensitive to the food they are allergic to. After several months of treatment, most patients who undergo this treatment are able to consume these foods with no allergic reaction. Although the protocol has been most studied in peanut allergy, it can be applied to most foods including tree nuts, milk, and egg.
Because food allergies can be life-threatening, oral immunotherapy should only be administered under the supervision and guidance of a Board-Certified Allergist specifically trained on how to provide this therapy in a safe and effective manner.
It is important to note that this treatment is not appropriate for all patients. Prior to pursuing OIT, patients will be evaluated to determine if they are candidates or if further testing and work up will be necessary before being able to pursue this treatment option.
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“ This is the best practice in Arizona. Corey Seguine PA-C is so wonderful, knowledgeable, caring and helpful. He listened to me when I felt like no other specialist would about my Childs food allergies and I am grateful for the help that I got when I was so confused about what was going. The whole office team / medical assistance are so detailed and prompt at responding to questions or requests. they are all so kind and wonderful if I could say thank you a million times I would.”
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“ I highly value Dr. Shimamoto and his staff, he has been the most caring physician l’ve ever had. He takes my complex issues very seriously when other doctors have turned me away when my allergy and immune issues baffle them. Every one of his staff has always treated me with such caring and friendliness. If l could give more than 5 stars l would.”
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“ Carly Hopkins and Dr. Shimamoto are absolutely amazing! Their compassion, genuine concern and knowledge is impeccable. They have done more for me than any other provider I have been to since moving to Arizona 20 years ago, and that is saying a lot! If you have allergies, asthma, or any type of immune deficiency, don’t hesitate to give them a call. You can’t go wrong, and you will be so glad you did.”
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