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A cutting-edge therapy in Long Beach that helps patients with food allergies build tolerance and lower the risk of life-threatening reactions.
Living with a severe food allergy means more than avoiding certain ingredients—it’s living with constant vigilance. A single bite can lead to a serious reaction, and the fear of accidental exposure can impact everything from family meals to social gatherings. At Modena Allergy & Asthma, we offer advanced food immunotherapy designed to help desensitize your immune system, reduce the risk of severe reactions, and give you the confidence to live more freely.
Food immunotherapy is a breakthrough treatment that helps reduce the severity of allergic reactions by gradually introducing small amounts of the allergenic food into the body. Over time, this controlled exposure trains the immune system to respond more safely — offering patients greater protection and, in many cases, long-term tolerance.
There are two primary methods:
With consistent treatment and medical supervision, food immunotherapy can lower the risk of life-threatening reactions and help patients enjoy a safer, more confident lifestyle.
The goal is to gradually raise your body’s tolerance so that accidental exposures are far less likely to cause a severe reaction. Through slow, consistent dose increases—whether oral or sublingual — we help patients reduce their sensitivity and build protection over time.
At Modena Allergy & Asthma, we take a carefully structured and personalized approach to food immunotherapy. Each treatment plan is guided by our specialists to ensure it’s as safe and effective as possible.
We begin with a thorough medical evaluation to confirm true food allergies and assess your suitability for immunotherapy.
Using targeted lab tests and in-office food challenges, we identify specific allergens and determine the severity of your reactions.
Based on clinical research and your unique needs, we create a custom immunotherapy protocol tailored for safety and effectiveness.
Under close supervision, you’ll begin small, controlled exposures to the allergenic food—building tolerance step by step.
With frequent follow-ups and 24/7 access to our care team, we ensure your treatment remains safe, effective, and adaptable.
Food immunotherapy offers more than just protection—it provides freedom. By gradually increasing your body’s tolerance to allergenic foods, this treatment lowers the risk of life-threatening reactions from accidental exposures, giving families greater confidence in everyday life.
It reduces the need for strict food avoidance, easing the stress of social gatherings, school lunches, and dining out. Many patients report a significant improvement in quality of life as anxiety fades and dietary options expand. In some cases, patients reach a level of “free eating,” where once-dangerous foods can be enjoyed safely and without fear.
With food immunotherapy, you’re not just managing an allergy—you’re taking back control of your life.
Food immunotherapy is recommended for individuals with clinically diagnosed food allergies — especially those at risk for severe or anaphylactic reactions to foods such as:
Ideal candidates are those who can commit to a structured treatment plan and meet eligibility criteria based on factors like age, allergy severity, and medical history.
At Modena Allergy & Asthma, our specialists will perform a thorough evaluation and create a personalized care plan to ensure the safest and most effective path forward for you or your child.
The results of food immunotherapy depend on the individual, the type of therapy, and consistent follow-through. With oral immunotherapy (OIT), most patients begin to build meaningful tolerance within 6 to 12 months. Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) typically produces more gradual progress, with benefits developing steadily over months or even years.
For many, continued maintenance dosing helps preserve this tolerance, dramatically lowering the risk of severe reactions. In some cases, patients achieve "sustained unresponsiveness," meaning they can safely consume previously allergenic foods without ongoing treatment.
With expert care and a structured plan, food immunotherapy offers life-changing freedom—bringing safety, confidence, and a renewed sense of normalcy for patients and their families.
Living with food allergies doesn’t have to mean living in fear. At Modena Allergy & Asthma in Long Beach, we help you build real tolerance, reduce risk, and regain peace of mind. Take the first step toward a safer, more confident life — book your consultation today.
