[Sublingual hyposensitization].
Specific hyposensitization remains the only way to alter profoundly the progress of the allergic disease. The last discoveries in immunology allow better to understand the mechanisms of action. Now, we can use more purified and standardised solutions to improve the results. Subcutaneous way remains the gold method. But, since 10 years, European screws publishes the results of their works about alternative ways like sublingual way. Less dangerous and less compelling, it allows to begin the treatment earlier in the live and to give more important doses. The results are equivalent to the subcutaneous method. Recently, W.H.O. decided to consider sublingual immunotherapy as un full treatment of some allergic diseases.
Halloy
J L
JL
Service de Pneumologie, CHR Saint Joseph--Hôpital de Warquignies, Boussu.
D000286:Administration, Sublingual; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans