Note that this protocol has been performed in a very small number of patients by experienced allergy specialists. The efficacy in larger numbers of patients awaits further study. UpToDate suggests that allergy specialists supervise such protocols whenever possible.
* With use of capsules made at a compounding pharmacy.
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