Episode 627: A Tough Nut to Crack: Does oral immunotherapy improve outcomes in peanut allergy?

Episode 627: A Tough Nut to Crack: Does oral immunotherapy improve outcomes in peanut allergy?

Author: James McCormack August 26, 2026 Duration: 25:55
In episode 627, Tina and James again invite Danielle Perry and Caitlin Finley back to the podcast to answer the question, in children with peanut allergy, does oral immunotherapy increase peanut tolerance, and what are the adverse effects? It does work, but it is not a cure, so you need to know the numbers and […]

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