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Review
. 2016 Sep;43(3):487-94.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2016.04.004.

Allergen Immunotherapy

Efren Rael  1
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Allergen Immunotherapy

Efren Rael. Prim Care. 2016 Sep.

Abstract

Allergies affect a large proportion of the population. Allergies can adversely affect productivity, sleep, and quality of life and can lead to life-threatening reactions. Allergies can spread to affect multiple organ systems. Allergen immunotherapy is the only therapy that can change the natural history of allergic disease.

Keywords: Aeroallergen; Allergy immunotherapy; Food immunotherapy; Standard subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT); Venom immunotherapy (VIT).

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