Med. praxi. 2010;7(4):174-176

Allergen immunotherapy

doc.MUDr.Petr Kučera, Ph.D.
Oddělení alergologie a klinické imunologie a Ústav imunologie FN Královské Vinohrady a 3. LF UK, Praha

Specific allergen immunotherapy is a therapeutic procedure with preventive features, it can reduce symptoms triggered by allergen and

reduce symptomatic therapy. Major indication are allergic rhioconjunctivitis, ocasionally rhinitis linked to bronchial asthma and severe

hypersensitivity reaction induced by allergy to Hymenoptera venom.

Keywords: immunotherapy, allergens, anaphylaxis

Published: May 1, 2010  Show citation

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