Detection of allergen‐specific IgE in tears of grass pollen‐allergic patients with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis

Background Allergic conjunctivitis is a common symptom amongst Type I (IgE‐mediated) allergic diseases; and mosl frequently seen as rhinoconjunctivitis. However, the site of production and the significance of allergen specific IgE needs further elucidation.

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