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Will an under-the-tongue type pill (like ragitek) be available soon for those allergic to dust mites?

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Oral dust therapy: There is an oral pill in development for desensitization to dust mite. I would guess that it will be available within the next 2-3 years.

Answered 3/27/2014

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A member asked:

Will an under-the-tongue type pill (like ragitek) be available soon for those allergic to dust mites?

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Dr. David Menchell answered

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