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25-04-2022 | Insect | Immunotherapy and Immunomodulators (B Vickery, Section Editor)

Allergen Immunotherapy in Young Children

Authors: Venusa Phomakay, Mike Tankersley

Published in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports | Issue 8/2022

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) has been shown to be safe and effective in children and is a unique treatment strategy that has disease-modifying and preventative effects that are not shared with other treatment options for allergic diseases. This article reviews the present knowledge and relevant updates on AIT in children.

Recent Findings

Although there is no definite lower age limit for starting AIT, clear indications for AIT are established and each case should be considered individually by weighing risks and benefits. Documented short- and long-term benefits of AIT in children with allergic disease include significant improvement of symptoms and quality of life, and decreased use of medications as well as preventing the development of new allergen sensitizations and the progression of allergic rhinitis to asthma.

Summary

This review provides a comprehensive overview of the present knowledge and key updates on AIT in the pediatric population.

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Title: Allergen Immunotherapy in Young Children
Authors: Venusa Phomakay
Mike Tankersley
Publication date: 25-04-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Insect
Bronchial Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
Published in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports / Issue 8/2022
Print ISSN: 1529-7322
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6315
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-022-01035-0

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Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

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