Specific oral immunotherapy versus allergen avoidance for food allergy in children: systematic review and meta-analysis (update)
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Study selection Randomized controlled trials (RCT) of SOTI versus allergen avoidance with the following criteria: clinical history of Immunoglobulin E mediated food allergy diagnosed using double blind placebo-control food challenge; three phases SOTI protocol (induction, build-up, maintenance); children aged 0-18 years; final status (tolerance/allergy) and safety data reported in both groups. Two authors independently extracted data.
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