Sublingual allergen immunotherapy – progress in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis
Authors:
M. Schvalbová
Authors place of work:
Imunoalergologická ambulancia, Prešov, Slovenská republika
Published in the journal:
Prakt. Lék. 2012; 92(7): 401-403
Category:
Of different specialties
Summary
Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is a unique therapeutic method, because of its ability to change the natural course of disease. It offers preventive and long-term effects that persist for years after the treatment has ended. The latest form of AIT is sublingual tablet containing grass allergens suitable for patients with allergic rhinitis with or without allergic conjunctivitis.
Key words:
allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, sublingual allergen immunotherapy
Zdroje
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Štítky
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General Practitioner
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