MEHODS FOR TREATING ALLERGY AND ENHANCING ALLERGEN-SPECIFIC IMMUNOTHERAPY BY ADMINISTERING AN IL-4R INHIBITOR

摘要

The present invention provides methods for treating, preventing or reducing the severity of allergic reactions. The present invention also provides methods for enhancing the efficacy and/or safety of an allergen-specific immunotherapy (SIT) regimen. The methods of the present invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutic composition comprising an interleukin-4 receptor (IL-4Rα) antagonist such as an anti-IL-4Rαantibody.