This news has made my afternoon happy since my baby is allergic to cow's milk.
New research opens a hopeful path for one of the most difficult allergies in my opinion.
The researchers took a sample of 30 children with a severe allergy to cow's milk and exposed them to small amounts over time. The study began in the hospital under strict medical supervision and then the pattern of exposure at home was followed with a careful protocol.
After a year, 11 of the thirty children were able to eat and drink dairy products without restrictions and another 16 were able to tolerate small amounts of cow's milk without reactions. Food allergies are a growing health risk, and current methods for their treatment make life more difficult. The treatment for these cases is the total suppression of the food that causes the allergy, paying special attention to the labels of the food products that are purchased. When they are young, caregivers of prohibited foods should be indicated, as children often share snacks. Parties, excursions are usually a great concern for the families of children who have a food allergy.
Researchers are excited about the results, but they caution that this type of desensitization protocol should only be done under careful medical supervision.
More research is needed to confirm the safety of your approach and determine if similar programs can work for allergies other than milk.
Via | ParentDish
