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Local Immunotherapy in Allergy (Chemical Immunology, 82)

By Peter Elsner , Udo R. Markert

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
3805575319, 9783805575317, 9780585471686
Open Library ID
OL8938333M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3155608 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
153\153
Topic
Chemistry
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The incidence of allergies is increasing worldwide. Beside the well-established symptomatic treatments and subcutaneous immunotherapies, formerly known as de- or hyposensitization, a new form of treatment, local immunotherapy, has been developed in recent years. Local immunotherapy, though still controversially discussed, promises to be a curative, noninvasive, and easily applicable treatment for allergies. This volume summarizes the most current information on local immuntherapy compiled by internationally renowned specialists. In the methodology section, general aspects of local immunotherapy are presented including its history, allergen resorption and biodistribution, mechanisms of oral tolerance and practical experiences. The second section devoted to efficacy and safety presents findings from international placebo-controlled studies on nasal and sublingual immunotherapies with different allergens and for different allergic conditions including asthma and eczema.

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