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If someone has an allergy to asprin (anaphylaxis) but they need to take it for whatever reason, can they be desensitized to it?

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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: Yes, it can be done. But after the procedure, you need to take it everyday or you have to repeat the procedure again. Your local allergist could help you with this.

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Answered 1/6/2015

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A member asked:

If someone has an allergy to asprin (anaphylaxis) but they need to take it for whatever reason, can they be desensitized to it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Dr Killian and another doctor agreed

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