Which treatment will most likely be the best long-term benefit for a child with an allergic condition in which it is difficult to remove or avoid the allergen?
A) Use of corticosteroids
B) Electrical stimulation
C) Use of antihistamines
D) Hyposensitization
Ans: D
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