Allergists in the DMV who do oral immunotherapy with eggs

Submitted by Udolikecake t3_zzcl0k in washingtondc

I searched on the sub, but was unable to find an answer, because my question is somewhat specific.

I'm in my early 20's and have a fairly mild egg allergy (ie no anaphylaxis). I've been interested in doing some oral immunotherapy, or at least speaking to an allergist about the viability and risks. It's a fairly new field of work, so it has been hard to find people. I spoke to an allergist many years ago and was brushed off, but I'd like to try again.

Obviously as someone older there might not be opportunities to participate in OIT, but if anyone has suggestions of doctors to at least speak with about it that would be fantastic.

Ideally something at least kinda accessible via transit from the district.

I've seen Schreiber Allergy in Rockville, and if anyone has experiences with them I'd love to hear it.

Thanks!

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roadnotaken t1_j2b5vpk wrote

Rockville has their own sub, so maybe ask there.

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Ok_Vegetable_5705 t1_j2bhatr wrote

I have experience at Allergy Partners of Northern Virginia. It’s almost into Loudoun county so might be a bit of a trek but I believe they offer that. At least they did about 2 years ago- I have a severe tree nut allergy and they offered it to me but I denied. Maybe they still provide it though! Good luck!

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blissfully_chilling t1_j2bve81 wrote

Try Dr. Ward at the Institute for Allergy & Asthma; they have a location in Chevy Chase steps from the Friendship Heights metro. Have been going to her for a couple months now over quite a few food allergies and she has been great. Haven’t talked to her about that - I’ve been doing oral food challenges - but at least worth trying.

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Udolikecake OP t1_j2dpjgj wrote

Thanks for the recommendation

Sorry to hear about the allergies and food challenges, never fun! Hope it gets better

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bell_bakes t1_j2f0q42 wrote

Schreiber Allergy is the best. I went there for a few years until I outgrew my allergies. I tell everyone to go there and had great experiences with the practice.

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terriblymad t1_j2fichj wrote

Capital Breathe Free is my place. We've been on a course for about 1.25 years and I can eat so many foods I never could before, as well as not DIE in the spring. Highly recommend OIT. It changed my life.

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