Allergy Insights Podcast: Allergen Immunotherapy in Children

Aimed at healthcare professionals in which leading clinicians discuss allergic conditions and their management

In this episode of Allergy Insights, Holly Shaw, Nurse Advisor for Allergy UK is joined by Dr John Chapman, a Consultant Paediatric Allergy Specialist to discuss allergen immunotherapy in children.

Immunotherapy, often referred to as desensitisation, is a well-established form of treatment for allergic diseases which usually involves the administration of increasing doses of allergen extracts over a period of time. Listen and find out more below.

This podcast was made possible with funding from ALK.

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