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Drugs for Allergic Disorders

May 1, 2013 (Issue: 129)

Superseded by The Medical Letter "Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis and Allergic Conjunctivitis" - Issue 1725, March 31, 2025

The use of drugs to prevent and control symptoms of allergic disorders can be optimized when patients avoid exposure to specific allergens and/or environmental conditions that trigger or worsen their symptoms.

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