THE US Food and Drug Administration has approved Odactra, a new "allergen extract" to treat house dust mite-induced nasal and eye inflammation.
Odactra is administered sublingually and exposes patients to house dust mite allergens, gradually training the immune system in order to reduce the severity of allergic reactions.
The first dose of the once daily tablet must be taken under the supervision of a health professional with experience in allergic diseases.
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