Allergen immunotherapy. Review of efficacy and current practice.
The modern use of allergen immunotherapy is described. Evidence for efficacy in inhalant allergy and insect sting allergy is reviewed. Current indications for allergen immunotherapy are discussed.
Ohman
J L
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Allergy Division, New England Medical Center Hospitals, Boston, Massachusetts.
D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D007167:Immunotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards