Food Immunotherapy: Choosing Wisely

Food Immunotherapy: Choosing Wisely:

Abstract

Food allergies are common ^1,2 and as practicing physicians, we regularly see food‐allergy sufferers in our clinics. We also find them in schools and classrooms, sometimes within our close family and friends’ environment. The effect that food allergies have on the individual and their family is significant. All aspects of daily life can be affected, including physical, psychological and social interactions, ultimately impacting on quality of life ^{3 4 5}. It is hard to imagine a world without food allergies, but many researchers are aiming for exactly this. Over the last 5‐10 years there have been tremendous progress and impressive breakthroughs in both preventative measures ⁶ and treatment options for patients with food allergy ⁷.