Toothpaste for allergy immunotherapy showed 100% effectiveness in an 11-month trial. Research presented at the annual scientific meeting American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
Peanut allergies often cause severe symptoms and can be life-threatening. Oral immunotherapy is used to relieve allergies – giving small doses of peanut protein under doctor supervision to allow the body to get used to the allergen. In a new study, researchers tested a toothpaste specially formulated to alleviate peanut allergies.
The trial involved 32 people ages 18 to 55 with peanut allergies. They took regular toothpaste or peanut protein toothpaste for 48 weeks, gradually increasing its concentration. Everyone who took peanut toothpaste was eventually able to tolerate the highest dose of protein. They only experienced mild side effects such as itching in the mouth.
All participants reached the end of the trial, indicating that the treatment was well tolerated. In addition, this form of immunotherapy can expand its use and increase its effectiveness, since the person can live as usual without fear of missing medications and be “treated” while brushing his teeth.
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