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Can a patient with mastocytosis be prescribed SCIT?

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Allergy & Immunology · Uniformed Services University

Yes, patients with systemic mastocytosis (SM) can be prescribed aeroallergen subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) with caution in a practice that has the experience and resources needed to treat severe anaphylaxis. SM patients are at risk of severe anaphylaxis reactions to SCIT during buildup and maint...

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Allergy & Immunology · Nova Southeastern University

Yes

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Allergy & Immunology · The University of Michigan

I am not aware of good quality data on the safety of inhalant allergen SCIT in mastocytosis, and I can only provide my personal opinion. Although I have seen inhalant allergy SCIT prescribed to a patient with mastocytosis before, in my opinion, risks may outweigh the benefits. Patients with mastocyt...

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