Oralair
Oralair (pronounced: or-uh-lair) is a type of allergy immunotherapy that is used to treat grass pollen allergy. It is a sublingual tablet that is placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve.
Etymology
The term "Oralair" is a brand name and does not have a known etymology.
Usage
Oralair is used to treat grass pollen allergies in individuals aged 10 to 65 years. It is designed to be started four months before the grass pollen season and continued throughout the season. The tablet contains extracts from five different types of grass pollen: Sweet Vernal, Orchard, Perennial Rye, Timothy, and Kentucky Blue Grass.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Oralair include itching of the mouth, throat irritation, and ear pruritus. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions can occur.
Related Terms
- Allergy
- Immunotherapy
- Sublingual
- Pollen
- Sweet Vernal
- Orchard
- Perennial Rye
- Timothy
- Kentucky Blue Grass
- Itching
- Throat irritation
- Ear pruritus
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oralair
- Wikipedia's article - Oralair
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