Our individualized oral immunotherapy (OIT) programs are designed around your goals—from building protection against accidental exposure to working toward greater freedom to eat your allergen safely and confidently.
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Food allergy is not only a medical diagnosis. It can shape how a family eats, travels, and plans the day. A specialist visit can bring more clarity and peace of mind about the next step.
If you or your child has had a reaction, carries epinephrine, or feels anxious about accidental exposure, start with a careful food allergy consultation.
The goal is not to rush toward treatment. It is to make an informed plan.
Learn what to bring to a food allergy evaluation and why the details of a past reaction matter.
Talk through current precautions, epinephrine planning, and longer-term options.
Find out how The Paris OIT Program works and whether a consultation is the right next step.
Request a food allergy consultation with The Food Allergy Clinic in Livonia or Brighton.
OIT is a specialist-guided option for selected people with food allergy. A short eligibility guide can help you prepare for the conversation, but only an in-person clinical evaluation can determine candidacy.
OIT may be worth discussing if you have a confirmed food allergy and want to explore a structured path toward greater protection or food freedom. A history of anaphylaxis does not automatically exclude you from treatment—in fact, many patients who have experienced severe reactions are among those who most value the added protection that desensitization may provide. Treatment typically involves regular dosing and in-office visits during the build-up phase, followed by an individualized maintenance plan. For many patients, dosing can become less frequent once a stable level of desensitization has been achieved. Your treatment plan is tailored to your medical history, safety considerations, and personal goals.
The Paris OIT Program is an in-person oral immunotherapy program for selected children and adults with food allergies, including peanut, tree nuts, egg, milk, sesame, and other foods. Treatment uses carefully measured amounts of the allergen to gradually build tolerance over time, with dose increases performed in the office under direct medical supervision. Each treatment plan is individualized to the patient's allergy, medical history, and goals.
According to Dr. Jason C. Paris, MD, OIT is not a quick fix and it is not the same as telling someone to try an allergenic food at home. The program begins with a longer Day 1 escalation visit, continues with closely spaced up-dose visits, and requires a daily home dose between visits. The goal and maintenance dose are individualized: some patients may seek a higher level of dietary flexibility, while others may choose a lower maintenance dose intended to support bite-protection goals. Outcomes, risks, and the right goal vary by patient.
Confirm your diagnosis, review your history, and see whether OIT is right for you.
Every dose increase happens in our office with careful clinical supervision and safety monitoring.
Follow your personalized home dosing plan with clear instructions and consistent safety guidance.
Continue regular follow-up with your allergy team throughout treatment and beyond.
Food allergy treatment asks a great deal of families: time, attention to routine, and clear communication when questions arise. Local continuity makes that more manageable.
Dr. Jason C. Paris, MD personally supervises every up-dose.
The program also sits inside Paris Asthma & Allergy Centers, a practice serving Southeast Michigan since 1966. That means food allergy care can stay connected to the rest of your allergy and asthma needs.
The Paris OIT Program is led by Dr. Jason C. Paris, MD, who reviews your history, personally supervises treatment, and helps guide decisions throughout your care.
Dr. Paris leads The Food Allergy Clinic and Paris Asthma & Allergy Centers, bringing advanced training in allergy and immunology and a practical, patient-first approach to specialty care.
Every up-dose, supervised. Dose increases happen in our office under Dr. Paris’s direct supervision.
A plan built around you. Goals, dosing and follow-up are tailored to your history.
Close to home. In-person care in Livonia and Brighton, part of Paris Asthma & Allergy Centers since 1966.
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Clear information can make the next step easier. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about oral immunotherapy and care at The Food Allergy Clinic.
Oral immunotherapy is a specialist-guided treatment that uses carefully measured amounts of an allergenic food over time. The goal is to gradually increase the amount a patient can tolerate and reduce the risk associated with accidental exposure.
No. OIT is not considered a cure for food allergy. The goal is to increase tolerance to an allergen and provide a greater level of protection from accidental exposure. Individual treatment goals and outcomes vary.
Some patients may achieve sustained unresponsiveness (remission): after completing OIT and stopping the food for a period of time, they can still tolerate it. This occurs in a subset of patients, and rates vary considerably by food, age, duration of therapy, and protocol.
Not at all. A history of anaphylaxis does not exclude you from OIT, and for many patients it is a strong reason to consider OIT as a protective measure. Eligibility still depends on your medical history, diagnosis, current health, and other individual factors, so a consultation is the first step.
The Paris OIT Program provides oral immunotherapy for selected patients with peanut, tree nut, egg, milk, sesame, and other food allergies. Treatment recommendations are individualized following a clinical evaluation.
No. Dose increases are performed in the office under direct clinical supervision. Patients then follow their prescribed maintenance or home-dosing plan between visits. You should never increase an OIT dose on your own.
Yes. OIT does not eliminate the need for appropriate food-allergy precautions or emergency planning. Patients should continue to follow the guidance provided by their allergy team, including carrying prescribed epinephrine when advised.
If you’re wondering whether oral immunotherapy may be right for you or your child, start with a conversation with our food allergy team.
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