OIT DOSE SCALE FOR FOOD ALLERGIES
If you’re looking for an OIT Dose Scale for Food Allergies, here are a few great scales that can weigh out small amounts of food. These should serve you well when measuring out your food allergen doses for Oral Immunotherapy.
But first, if you don’t know what OIT is, read the OIT definition below in the teal titled box.
OIT DOSE SCALE FOR FOOD ALLERGIES
Depending on your preference, one of the scales below should work for your dosing needs.
In addition to a precision scale, you’ll also need a lightweight container to hold the food, be it nuts, flours, etc.
Just place your container on the scale. Press the TARE button to reset the weight back to zero, then add your dose.
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DIGITAL SCALE FOR WEIGHING PEANUT DOSE AND TREE NUT DOSE
Our family uses this first scale. Measuring at 3.5×4 inches, it’s small and doesn’t take much counter space at all. It’s also perfect for travel. It easily converts between ounces, grams, troy ounces, pennyweights, carats, and grains.
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This second scale is also quite popular amongst those that do OIT. It measures at 3×5 inches and has a nice flip lid. This scale has a stainless steel surface that’s easy to to clean. You can place your items directly on the surface or place in a container before measuring. We recommend a lightweight container for easy cleaning.
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This next scale is also highly rated. Just place your container on the scale, press Tare, then add in items you want to weigh.
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WHERE DO I GET AN OIT SCALE?
Some allergists provide the scale for you.
If not, some will recommend that you purchase it for yourself. These are difficult to find in stores, so online is your best resource.
So which digital scale is better? They all work, it’s really up to your preference.
What container do I put my OIT dose in?
It’s important to find a container that is super lightweight as these scales measure in high precision and cannot handle a heavy bowl.
↓ Lightweight Container Options ↓
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If you’re fine with washing and reusing a container for dosing, the mini silicone cupcake molds have worked well for us. These come in a rainbow of colors, so that might be fun for your child too.
If you prefer something disposable, the mini soufflé plastic cups will be ideal. Depending on the amount of your dose, get a size that works for you.
If your allergist provides pre-measured doses to you, they are likely in mini soufflé plastic cups already.
FOOD ALLERGY OIT DOSE TIPS AND TRICKS
Need suggestions on what to dose with? Head over to Food Allergy OIT Tips and Tricks for ideas.
OIT Support Group
Join an OIT Support Group on Facebook – it’s a safe place for you to ask questions and have discussions with other like-minded people who are going through a similar treatment.
Here’s the super long name of the group on Facebook. OIT Food Allergy Oral Immunotherapy Treatment Support Group
OIT CENTRAL
Want to read more about Oral Immunotherapy? Head over to OIT CENTRAL to browse more topics.
ORAL IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR FOOD ALLERGY
The goal of therapy is to raise the threshold that may trigger a reaction and provide the allergic individual protection against accidental ingestion of the allergen. OIT is not a curative therapy and involves a long-term commitment over several months to years and possibly indefinitely. Individuals who receive OIT will continue to carry epinephrine, read labels closely, etc., and it is not expected that OIT will lead to ingestion of the allergen without limitation. (Definition from AAAAI.)
Find out more about The Current State of Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for the Treatment of Food Allergy from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology.
Remember, OIT treatment should only be performed under the supervision of a board-certified allergist.
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Have a favorite scale? Let me know what works for you in the comments.