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Preparation

Since compliance is key to ensure patient safety, please follow your at-home dosing plan and bring introduction and challenge foods to your Food Challenge appointments when recommended by the clinic.

Getting Ready

How do I schedule my visits?
Most patients schedule their next set of visits at each challenge once they receive their dosing plan for their next cycle. When booking an appointment remember that your child will need to complete the last week (7 days of dosing) before returning. If your child is dosing more than one food, make sure to book an appointment after the longest maximum dose cycle. We recommend giving yourself a few days or a week of cushion time in the event that there are illnesses that interfere with the dosing cycle.
 
How many weeks are there between visits?
The length between challenge visits varies by patient and by severity. Generally, visits are between 6-10 weeks apart. Some proteins may be longer or shorter than others.
 
How many challenge appointments will I need?
Your provider will let you know at each visit how many challenge days you will need to schedule at your next visit. Generally, you will need one appointment for every 3 foods in order to allow for the monitoring period between foods.