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hyposensitization, a form of immunotherapy that can either reduce or eliminate hypersensitivity. See also immunotherapy. hyposensitization decreasing the hypersensitivity response to allergens by exposure, usually as intradermal injections, to minute but increasing doses of the allergens. A treatment modality for atopic dermatitis, most commonly in dogs, cats and horses. Called also desensitization. See also immunotherapy. hyposensitization Allergen immunotherapy, see there How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 15) Finally, patients who are undergoing immunotherapy for allergy hyposensitization can be continued on these injections during pregnancy. A double-blind controlled trial of enzyme potentiated hyposensitization for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. [3] They advocate FESS as an adjuvant therapy in patients who do not respond to hyposensitization and antiallergic therapy. |
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