Guidelines on allergen immunotherapy.(Brief Article)

Publication: American Family Physician

Publication Date: 15-MAR-03

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The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has issued guidelines on allergen immunotherapy. The recommendations are available online at www.jcaai.org/Param/ immunotherapy/index.htm.

According to the guidelines, patients who have symptoms of allergic rhinitis or allergic asthma and demonstrate specific IgE antibodies after exposure to allergic triggers (e.g., pollens, molds,...

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