Has a well meaning family member or friend clipped a recent article for you or sent you a link explaining they read of a new food allergy cure? The recent study at Duke has been making headlines, but one has to read between the lines to get to the truth of the matter.
While the recent studies and their findings look promising, it is not the immediate "cure" that the media makes it out to be. The headlines don't say that a handful of children could not participate in the study due to severe reactions, nor do they say that the treatment is creating a "tolerance" and not a cure. If either are mentioned at all, it is buried in the article long after most people stop reading.
Many of these articles fail to mention that this treatment is in its early stages and will still need FDA approval, that the treatment is costly and will also need insurance approval, and most importantly-that this treatment may not be for everyone.
It is important to remember that we are a long way away from a cure. While it is certainly a step in the right direction, the food allergic and their families still need to remain extra vigilant.
Dr. Michael Pistiner recently wrote an article for Best Allergy Sites regarding these recent treatments. You can find the article at the following link:
http://www.bestallergysites.com/news/a-treatment-for-food-allergy/
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Disclaimer: I'm a food allergy advocate and mom of a food allergic child. I am NOT an allergist. My comments are based on my research and experiences. Please speak to your doctor regarding medical concerns.
I think it would be better to look for the cause of the allergy epidemic instead of just an expensive solution.