Allergy Immunotherapy Is A Safe And Effective Treatment For Several Types Of Allergy, Including Allergic Rhinitis, Conjunctivitis, Urticaria And Asthma

 

Allergy Immunotherapy

Allergy Immunotherapy, also known as subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) or allergen shot therapy, is the most common form of treatment for environmental allergy. It reduces symptoms and helps in building tolerance to the allergens that cause the reactions.

It is an effective treatment for allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis and asthma. However, it is not suitable for all patients as it can increase the risk of serious reactions including anaphylaxis.

Allergy Immunotherapy is a treatment that works to build up the immune system tolerance to the allergens that cause allergies. It does not cure allergies, it reduces or eliminates the symptoms, and prevents the need for medications.

Allergy Immunotherapy is a complicated procedure that should only be performed by a physician who has special training in allergy.

The most common form of immunotherapy is allergy shots, also called subcutaneous immunotherapy or SCIT. These shots are injected into the skin at a board-certified allergist's office. The shot contains a small amount of extract of the allergen, gradually increased until the maintenance dose is reached.

Immunotherapy is done by giving the child repeated, tiny doses of allergens in a doctor's office. These injections are given in the child's upper arm at regular intervals for several months or more.

Allergy Immunotherapy works by encouraging immune deviation and immune tolerance, which are processes in which the body’s cells learn to react differently to allergens. This helps reduce the sensitivity to the allergens and may lead to a reduction in allergy symptoms.

Allergy Immunotherapy is a safe, effective treatment for patients with seasonal and year-round allergies to pollens, pet dander, mold, dust mites, and insect stings. It can also prevent the development of asthma in some patients with hay fever.

Allergy immunotherapy is a treatment that can help reduce the symptoms. It can also stop allergies from getting worse, and even stop the onset of new allergic diseases, such as asthma and eczema.

Immunotherapy works by gradually increasing the amount of an allergen in the body, until the immune system is 'trained' to tolerate it. This reduces sensitivity to pollen, pet dander, mold spores, dust mites and other allergens.

However, allergy immunotherapy does have some side effects. The most common is a local reaction at the injection site, which can be treated with antihistamines or other medications.

Another very rare, serious effect is a systemic reaction. These reactions can cause a rapid drop in blood pressure, breathing problems or swelling of the throat.