Advancements and Dilemmas in the Management of Allergy

Publication date: December 2017
Source:Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, Volume 50, Issue 6
Author(s): James W. Mims

Teaser

Recent advances in the diagnosis and management of allergic disease also lead to new clinical decisions for providers. Advances in component (or molecular) diagnostic testing for allergy continue to build in the literature, but diagnosing inhalant allergy remains largely unchanged clinically. Prevention of allergy has been demonstrated by preventing peanut allergy in high-risk infants by intentional oral exposure to promote tolerance. Immunotherapy options have increased, with literature supporting sublingual drops, sublingual tablets, and subcutaneous immunotherapy. Expanded options create clinical questions such as the role of monotherapy in polysensitized patients. This article explores recent advances and their clinical implications.


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