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Original Article

The Use of Provocative Skin Tests and Provocative Nasal Tests to Predetermine Therapeutic Results in Treatment of Ragweed Pollinosis

Authors: HARRIS HOSEN, MD

Abstract

Provocative skin tests and provocative nasal tests were done to determine the blocking antibody titer and the degree of sensitivity of the shock organs in a series of treated ragweed cases. The results of both methods of provocation were used to predict clinical results.

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