Allergy Experience Study

People who are undergoing oral immunotherapy for food allergy treatment can feel anxious about the treatment process, particularly when they have allergic responses (e.g., hives, vomiting, nausea) during the dosing process. People may commonly believe that these symptoms are simply side effects that must be endured or avoided. However, the investigators propose that changing participants' mindsets about the meaning of symptoms-toward viewing them as a sign that the treatment is working and desensitization is increasing-during the treatment process will reduce anxiety and improve treatment outcomes.