“If a patient was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis or has unstable asthma, then ODACTRA is not recommended,” says Dr. Bardelas. “Other contraindications include severe heart disease and ...

PITTSBURGH. (KFSN) -- Itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and lots of congestion. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you know the feeling all too well. Allergy sufferers can take over-the-counter ...

December 21, 2009 — Evidence-based guidelines for use of sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) are issued in the World Allergy Organization Position Paper 2009, reported in the November issue of the World ...

Sublingual allergen immunotherapy (SLIT) is now FDA approved and commercially available in the United States for treatment of respiratory allergy to Timothy grass and ragweed. This is a milestone ...

Itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and lots of congestion. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you know the feeling all too well. Allergy sufferers can take over-the-counter medication or have a series ...

A no-fuss immune therapy involving liquid drops placed under the tongue could protect people with peanut allergies from reacting if exposed. The question with SLIT “was always about efficacy,” says ...

Peanut sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) was associated with significant desensitization in toddlers, ages 1 to 4 years, with no safety issues, a randomized trial showed. During the placebo-controlled ...

“Before administering the first dose, providers should make sure that the patient is allergic to house dust mites either via the skin test or blood test,” says Dr. Bardelas. “After the tablet is ...