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ArticleInternational archives of allergy and immunology2025

Comparing Two Peanut Desensitization Protocols in Preschool Children: A Real-World Clinical Practice.

Adnan Al Ali, Karen Sigman, Roy Khalaf, Carly Sillcox, Mohammed Kaouache, Greg Shand, Sarife Saker, Christine McCusker, Moshe Ben-Shoshan

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9 authors.

Adnan Al AliDivision of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Karen SigmanDivision of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Roy KhalafFaculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Carly SillcoxFaculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Mohammed KaouacheDepartment of Mathematics & General Sciences, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Greg ShandDivision of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Sarife SakerDivision of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Christine McCuskerDivision of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Moshe Ben-ShoshanDivision of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPeanut allergy is the main food allergy in childhood and poses significant health concerns. This study aimed to critically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of oral immune therapy (OIT) using crushed peanuts versus peanut puffs.

methodsChildren with an allergist diagnosed peanut allergy based on a history of an IgE-mediated reaction and a positive skin prick test for peanuts were recruited at the Montreal Children's Hospital and the Children's Clinic located in Montreal. Based on age and personal preference, initial doses of peanut were given in either puff (Bamba) or crushed peanut form. Patients continued the same dose for 2-5 weeks at home, filled out a symptom diary, and returned to the clinic for up-dosing until maintenance was reached (2 teaspoons of peanut butter). A continuation ratio regression model was used to evaluate the effect of the allergen type on the severity of anaphylactic and allergic reactions (ARs) during OIT while adjusting for potential confounders.

resultsBetween October 2020 and June 2023, 191 children (59.6% male; median age 1.95 years) were recruited. Most patients (75.1%) had eczema, and 12.7% had asthma. Oral desensitization was performed using one of two strategies according to the allergist: crushed peanut (n = 60 [31.4%]) and peanut puff (n = 131 [68.6%]). Of the participants, the consumption of puff lowered reaction severity by a factor of 3.94 (95% CI, 1.6-9.6), in comparison to crushed peanuts. Older age markedly elevates the adjusted odds of reacting to a particular severity level as compared to a lower level by 1.20 (95% CI, 1-1.4).

conclusionModified peanut desensitization using peanut puffs has shown potential in reducing the severity of ARs in younger children. Older children may experience a higher risk of severe reactions, indicating the need for age-specific approaches to desensitization protocols.

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AllergensArachisDesensitization, ImmunologicPeanut HypersensitivityAdministration, OralAnaphylaxisChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansImmunoglobulin EInfantMaleSkin TestsTreatment OutcomeAllergensImmunoglobulin EFood allergyOral immunotherapy and allergen desensitization

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PMCPMC12140594

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