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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2010 Dec 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009 Dec;124(6):1351–1352. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2009.09.042

Table II.

Recommendations for Future OIT Investigations

  • Hold daily dose if febrile or ill with symptoms of viral illness (e.g., upper respiratory infection, gastroenteritis)
    • Resume dosing at home if < 3 missed daily doses
    • Return to research unit for observed dose if 3–5 missed daily doses
    • Consider repeat desensitization or significant dose reduction if more than 5 missed daily doses
  • Closely monitor lower and upper respiratory symptoms
    • Initiate asthma controller medication if needed
    • Perform peak flow and spirometry monitoring
    • Ensure optimal control of allergic rhinitis
  • Take daily OIT dose with meal or snack

  • In subjects with exercise-induced symptoms, limit exertion for 2 hours post-dosing

  • Closely monitor during menstrual cycle – especially when coupled with infection or exercise