A guide to aeroallergen immunotherapy

By Dr Dinusha Chandratilleke, Immunologist/Allergist, Wembley

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common often under-recognised condition affecting up to 20% of Australians that can significantly impact quality of life, sleep, school and work performance.

Typical management includes allergen avoidance, oral antihistamines, combined corticosteroid/antihistamine nasal sprays and antihistamine eye drops.  

Allergen immunotherapy (AIT), also known as desensitisation, offers an additional treatment option with difficult to control disease....

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