Food Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
Food Oral Immunotherapy at Ringwood Clinic and at Belfast Clinic
We are delighted to offer immunotherapy to some of the most common food allergens here at our clinic in Ringwood, Hampshire and coming shortly, at our Belfast Clinic. We are the first community clinic outside of London to offer Oral Immunotherapy Treatment (OIT), and the first clinic in the whole of Ireland, which has a far reaching impact on the quality of life for patients and their families.
Dr Helen and her team are experienced in delivering different types of immunotherapy and they are delighted to be broadening their treatments to new food.
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What is Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy or allergen immunotherapy refers to the process by which the body is gradually exposed to increasing doses of a substance which someone is allergic to, in order to reduce the severity of allergic reactions. This is also known as desensitisation. Immunotherapy has been in existence for many years and is widely used across the world to treat allergies. When administered by someone with the right experience, immunotherapy is considered safe and effective.
How does oral immunotherapy work?
Immunotherapy, also known as allergen immunotherapy, involves gradually exposing the body to increasing doses of an allergen to reduce allergic reactions’ severity. This method, desensitisation, has been practiced for years and is globally employed to address allergies. When administered by a experienced professional, immunotherapy is considered safe and effective
What food allergies are you able to treat?
In our clinics we are currently offering treatment for the following allergens for children and young people;
- Milk
- Egg
- Peanuts
- Tree nuts (Not Brazil Nut)
- Sesame
- Pea
- Chickpea
- Lentil
- Coconut
We also offer peanut OIT at Southampton hospital using Palforzia treatment, which is generally offered for those aged 4-17 years, and this will also soon be offered in our Belfast clinic for those under 12 initially.
We work closely with colleagues across the UK and can refer you for Palforzia treatment privately in Glasgow, Birmingham or London.
Initial assessments can be booked with Dr Helen to discuss suitability. Our prices start at £5000 to treat one food £8000 for two foods together, £11,000 for three foods and £14,000 for four foods.
Palforzia costs £14,100.
All those enrolling for treatment with us here at Dr Helen Allergy, will also receive one year’s free access to our Allergy Membership for daily support and access to the OIT Companion course once ready. Throughout treatment, families are fully supported with access to help 24/7.
Appointments in Ringwood are Thursdays and Saturdays, Southampton are currently on Saturdays, and appointments in Belfast are on Thursdays and Fridays.
If you want to learn more about OIT, why not purchase our £10 OIT talk and be fully informed before booking in.
If you have any questions please get in touch with us at Dr Helen Allergy by clicking here.
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