[The value of immunotherapy in treatment of IgE-induced allergic diseases].
Until today, immunotherapy is the only causal treatment of IgE-mediated allergic disease. Its efficacy has been demonstrated in controlled studies for rhinitis and bronchial asthma due to various pollens, house-dust mite and animal dander as well as for systemic allergic reactions following hymenoptera stings. This treatment is especially successful in younger patients with seasonal allergy of rather short duration and with sensitization only to few allergens. In order to avoid allergic side effects of this treatment, measures of precautions must be strictly observed. A close cooperation between patient, family practitioner and allergist is important for the success of this treatment.
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Medizinische Klinik, Zieglerspital Bern.
D000485:Allergens / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D000939:Epitopes / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000096:biosynthesis*
D000485:Allergens; D000939:Epitopes; D007073:Immunoglobulin E