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The Confident Table: Food Allergy Treatment Options – Part 2

August 11, 2026 | AAFA National

Are you wondering which food allergy treatment is best for you or your child? There are different options, and it’s a big decision. But we’ve got you covered!

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Christopher Parrish about food allergy treatments (backed by science and evidence) currently available in the United States.

Dr. Parrish explains:

  • The OUtMATCH trial and how it led to FDA approval of a new treatment for food allergy
  • Omalizumab and oral immunotherapy (OIT)
  • Patient experiences in clinical trials
  • The Importance of NIH funding for allergy research
  • Personalized treatment approaches for food allergies

(0:00) Introduction to Food Allergy Treatments
(2:01) Overview of the OUtMATCH Trial
(4:11) Stages and Results of the OUtMATCH Study
(6:55) Participant Experience and Study Challenges
(9:55) Importance of NIH Funding for Food Allergy Research
(12:59) Safety Measures in Clinical Trials
(16:00) Benefits and Risks of Omalizumab
(18:55) Predicting Treatment Response and Efficacy
(21:57) Real-Life Impact of Food Allergy Treatments
(25:09) Personalized Approaches and Future Directions

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Disclosure: Christopher Parrish, MD, is a board-certified allergist/immunologist for Latitude Food Allergy Care in Irvine, California. This episode was produced by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and made possible in part by support from Genentech. Its contents are solely the responsibility of AAFA and the guest speakers, and do not necessarily represent the official views of the sponsors.

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