Allergen Immunotherapy

Question 1

How does allergen immunotherapy reduce allergic reactions?

Answer 1

Triggers T-reg cells
Increases IL-10 and TGF-beta
Produce IgG blocking Ab to IgE.

Question 2

True or False: Allergen Immunotherapy can be used to reduce reaction to reactions in Type II, Type III, and Type IV hypersensitivities.

Answer 2

False. It only helps in IgE mediated hypersensitivity (Type I).