Gum pigmentation: an unusual adverse effect of sublingual immunotherapy
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Gum pigmentation: an unusual adverse effect of sublingual immunotherapy
Sublingual immunotherapy has gained acceptance amongst the paediatric community as it is very well tolerated and is safe. The adverse effects of this therapy is minimal consisting mainly of local side effects within the oral cavity such as itching of the mouth, swelling of the lips and less frequently abdominal pain, wheezing and urticaria has been described. This report is to highlight another...
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عنوان ژورنال: Asia Pacific Allergy
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2233-8276,2233-8268
DOI: 10.5415/apallergy.2014.4.3.177