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Advanced food immunotherapy for severe allergies, offering long-term relief and improved quality of life.
Severe food allergies can significantly impact your quality of life, making everyday activities like dining out or family gatherings a constant source of stress. At Modena Health in Scottsdale, we offer cutting-edge food immunotherapy programs designed to reduce allergic reactions, increase food tolerance, and provide peace of mind. Whether you or your child struggles with peanut, dairy, egg, or other severe food allergies, our expert team is here to help you live with greater freedom and confidence
A long-term treatment that gradually de-sensitizes the immune system to specific food allergens.
Children and adults with severe, life-threatening food allergies.
Oral Immunotherapy (OIT), Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT), and combination protocols.
Reduced risk of anaphylaxis, improved quality of life, and greater dietary freedom.
Typically 6-12 months for OIT, with ongoing maintenance.
Food immunotherapy is a specialized, science-backed approach to reducing the severity of allergic reactions. It works by gradually retraining your immune system to tolerate specific food allergens through controlled exposure, helping to reduce the risk of life-threatening reactions over time.
Types of Food Immunotherapy
Both approaches have been shown to significantly reduce allergic sensitivity, providing patients with greater dietary freedom and a reduced risk of accidental exposure.
Your journey with food immunotherapy at Modena Health begins with a comprehensive allergy evaluation, including a detailed review of your medical history, allergy test results, and symptom history. This step helps us confirm your eligibility and identify the most effective treatment approach.
The initial phase of OIT involves microdoses of the allergenic food, gradually increasing over time until a "maintenance" dose is reached. This can take 6 to 12 months, depending on your tolerance and overall health. SLIT follows a similar approach but uses liquid drops instead of solid food.
Throughout the process, our team closely monitors your progress, providing support and adjustments as needed to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Food immunotherapy is ideal for patients with severe, life-threatening allergies to common foods, including:
Patients with a history of anaphylaxis, multiple food allergies, or significant dietary restrictions are often strong candidates for this treatment.
Food immunotherapy offers life-changing benefits for patients and their families, including:
Our specialists at Modena Health will assess your full medical history and perform allergy testing to determine the safest and most effective treatment plan for you.
You or your child may be a candidate for food immunotherapy if:
Our team will provide detailed instructions to keep you on track and safe throughout your treatment. There’s no “recovery” period with food immunotherapy, but you’ll need to follow a few important guidelines for the best results:
Patients often see significant improvements in their tolerance within 6 to 12 months of starting OIT, with many achieving long-term protection against severe reactions. SLIT results may take longer but can be equally transformative.
With consistent care, patients often experience fewer allergic reactions, improved quality of life, and, in some cases, complete food freedom.
At Modena Health, we offer more than just food allergy treatment—we offer a path to lasting relief and peace of mind. Our board-certified allergists have extensive experience in food immunotherapy and are dedicated to providing the highest-quality care.
Our personalized approach includes:
Trust our team to guide you through your food allergy journey with confidence and care.
Most patients reach maintenance doses within 6 to 12 months.
Yes, it is often started as early as age 4, depending on the child’s allergy history and medical profile.
Missing doses can reduce your tolerance. It’s essential to follow your dosing schedule closely.
For the best long-term results, ongoing maintenance is recommended.
Coverage varies by plan. Our team can help verify your benefits and discuss payment options.
