title: Allergen immunotherapy. Review of efficacy and current practice.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Allergy Division, New England Medical Center Hospitals, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Ohman
mesh_terms: 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