What is the probable effective dose in biologic allergy units (BAU) for cat immunotherapy?

The effective dose for cat immunotherapy is generally accepted to be in the range of 1000-4000 biologic allergy units (BAU). This range corresponds to the amount of allergen extract needed to induce desensitization and achieve a therapeutic effect in patients with cat allergy.

Utilizing this range allows for effective treatment, as studies have shown that doses within these parameters can enhance clinical outcomes and reduce allergic symptoms in sensitive individuals when administered through subcutaneous or sublingual routes. Therefore, selecting this range reflects both clinical efficacy and safety profiles established in the body of literature on allergen immunotherapy.

Other options fall outside the accepted dosing guidelines for cat allergen immunotherapy, as they either suggest doses that are too low to be effective or excessively high, which may not be justified by clinical evidence and could increase the risk of adverse reactions without providing additional therapeutic benefit.