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Everything you need to know about allergy immunotherapy

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Allergy immunotherapy is another term for allergy shots. HealthMaker Alkis Togias, MD, Asthma and Inflammation Section Chief at the NIAID provides a quick look at the history of allergy immunotherapy and why it's a key treatment.

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