Food Allergy 

FOOD ALLERGY PATIENTS

Proactive Approach to Your Health

Dr. Federly is committed to providing comprehensive care for her patients with food allergies. She will discuss strategies to help prevent food allergies for infants at high risk, such as those with significant eczema or those with siblings with food allergies. New guidelines recommend early introduction of peanut products to these infants, and in some cases oral food challenges may be necessary. An oral food challenge involves gradually introducing a food to a patient, under the supervision of Dr. Federly, to confirm or rule out a food allergy. 

Our allergy clinic also offers oral immunotherapy (OIT) which is a treatment program that induces the immune system to tolerate a food that has caused an allergic reaction. Starting with a very small dose, the food is slowly reintroduced to the patient, under the supervision of Dr. Federly. The dose that is tolerated in our clinic is continued at home daily and doses are gradually increased in our clinic over 6 to 12 months. At the completion of the program, the vast majority of patients are able to consume the food without any adverse reactions.

Our OIT program provides a long-term solution for patients allergic to peanut, almond, cashew, pistachio, walnut, pecan, hazelnut, sesame, milk, egg and wheat. We offer OIT to select patients ages 1 and above. 

For the initial evaluation, Dr. Federly will obtain a detailed history and perform a physical examination as well as blood testing and skin prick testing to food if necessary. Based on the evaluation an oral food challenge may be recommended at a future visit. If a patient is eligible for the OIT program, Dr. Federly will provide an in-depth consultation to discuss the program and make sure OIT is a good fit for the patient and their family. Dr. Federly has been performing OIT since 2013 and is excited to join you and your family on your OIT journey.