Which of the following individuals would be the most appropriate candidate for immunotherapy?
A) A patient who had an anaphylactic reaction to an insect sting
B) A child with allergies to eggs and dairy
C) A patient who has had a positive tuberculin skin test
D) A patient with severe allergies to grass and tree pollen
Ans: D
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The benefit of immunotherapy has been fairly well established in instances of allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma that are clearly due to sensitivity to one of the common pollens, molds, or household dust. Immunotherapy is not used to treat type I hypersensitivities. A positive tuberculin skin test is not an indication for immunotherapy.
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