Study: Peanut Allergy Drops Safe, Effective for Toddlers
By Fran Lowry
March 1, 2021 -- Allergy drops administered under the tongue are safe and effective as treatment for peanut allergy, even in children as young as 1, according to new research.
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 36 children ages 1 to 4 years old who were allergic to peanuts, those who were randomly assigned to receive peanut immunotherapy drops showed significant desensitization to peanuts at the end of the 3-year trial compared with children who received placebo.
In addition, there was a "strong potential" that the treatment lasted 3 months after the trial ended for the toddlers who received the active treatment, according to the researchers.