PURPOSE OF REVIEW: @entity5419 is common, affecting up to 8% of @entity1 in the USA. Currently, therapy is limited to avoidance of the implicated allergen and availability of self-injectable @entity1425 . However, several new approaches to food @entity566 are under investigation. This article reviews the published data on these new approaches. RECENT FINDINGS: Oral immunotherapy, in which @entity56 subjects are exposed to increasing amounts of antigen, can be accomplished in the majority of @entity56 individuals. However, this approach is not a cure as most @entity1 will react after cessation of regular intake. In addition, there is a high rate of side effects. Other approaches include epicutaneous immunotherapy, therapy with anti-IgE medications, and use of Chinese herbs. Several novel approaches on food @entity566 are under study. At the current time, these approaches show promise for preventing severe reactions to accidental exposures. However, there is little evidence that current approaches will represent a true cure for food @entity566 .

Update on Potential Therapies for IgE-Mediated XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['children', 'patients'] @entity5419 :: ('MESH:D005512', 'Disease') :: ['Food allergy'] @entity1425 :: ('MESH:D004837', 'Chemical') :: ['epinephrine'] @entity566 :: ('MESH:D006967', 'Disease') :: ['allergy'] @entity56 :: ('MESH:D004342', 'Disease') :: ['allergic']
@entity5419 :: (MESH:D005512,Disease) :: ['Food Allergy']
