Table 2 Clinical Indications for Allergen Immunotherapy

Symptoms of allergic rhinitis with natural exposure to allergens, evidence of clinically relevant

IgE antibodies, and one of the following:

Poor response to pharmacotherapy or allergen avoidance

Unacceptable adverse effects of medications

Desire to avoid long-term pharmacotherapy and reduce the cost of medication

Coexisting allergic rhinitis and asthma

Possible prevention of asthma in children*

Allergic asthma

Symptoms of allergic asthma with natural exposure to aeroallergens, evidence of clinically relevant

IgE antibodies, and one of the following:

Poor response to pharmacotherapy or allergen avoidance*

Unacceptable adverse effects of medications*

Desire to avoid long-term pharmacotherapy and reduce the cost of medication*

Coexisting allergic rhinitis and asthma