Allergen-specific Immunotherapy—Turning the Tables on the Immune System

Allergic disorders have emerged as a major global public health problem.1 The initial epidemics of asthma, allergic rhinitis, followed by atopic dermatitis, food allergy, and anaphylaxis have predominantly affected the developed counties with a “western lifestyle.”2–4 It is estimated that up to 30% of the general population is affected by at least one allergic condition, posing a significant global socioeconomic burden.5 In the past decade, allergic disorders have been increasingly recognized in South America, Asia, and Africa.
Source: Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research