Management of allergy to animal danders

Several excellent studies have now been published on the efficacy of immunotherapy in patients with animal dander sensitivity. Although most studies suggest considerable benefit from immunotherapy, many questions still remain about its precise role in the treatment of such patients. For most, it should still be considered the last line of therapy and not a substitute for avoidance measures. In this article, current data on these topics are provided and a comprehensive approach to the patient with animal dander sensitivity is presented.