Allergen immunotherapy. Review of efficacy and current practice

J L Ohman Jr

doi:10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30335-2

Allergen immunotherapy. Review of efficacy and current practice

Med Clin North Am. 1992 Jul;76(4):977-91. doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30335-2.

Author

J L Ohman Jr¹

Affiliation

¹ Allergy Division, New England Medical Center Hospitals, Boston, Massachusetts.

PMID: 1614242
DOI: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30335-2

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Clinical Protocols / standards
Desensitization, Immunologic / adverse effects
Desensitization, Immunologic / methods*
Desensitization, Immunologic / standards
Drug Administration Schedule
Humans
Hypersensitivity / immunology
Hypersensitivity / therapy*
Immunotherapy / adverse effects
Immunotherapy / methods*
Immunotherapy / standards