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Allergy. Some Facts about Them.

Series of injection is given to the patient in immunotherapy for years. It was known as serum in the past and it is now called an allergy extract. Small amount of antigen is included in the first shot or injection. The body can adjust according to the antigen with increasing dosage and becomes less sensitive. This process is known as desensitization. This process can change the natural course of allergic disease. You can have long term benefits with three to five years of injections. Immunotherapy cannot be effective for everyone but allergy sufferers can stop or reduce medications.  

How Do the Allergy Shots Work?

Symptoms cannot be treated with immunotherapy but it can treat immune system which is source of allergic reactions. There can be allergic reactions when there is foreign invasion to the immune system due to exposure. Antibody is produced by the white blood cells called immunoglobulin E and this process is known as sensitization. Certain chemicals mediators are released antigen meets antibody. There can be allergic reactions due to these mediators. Immune response is turned down by allergy shots to the antigen. There can be less production of immunoglobulin E with immunotherapy. It will produce less severe allergic reactions around affected areas like eyes and bronchial airways.

Can Everybody Use It?

You should consult certified allergist to know whether allergy shots are good for you. You can have shots in case of severe allergic reactions. You can have hay fever medications which are good for people with severe side effects. These shots can be good for adults and children five years older. These shots are not given to the people if they have asthma or heart problems. You should also avoid shots if you are taking beta blockers and if you have high blood pressure or if you are taking MAO inhibitors.

These shots can reduce allergy symptoms like indoor allergy and seasonal allergic rhinitis. Allergy shots are normally given for allergens only. You will be asked about your medical history before shots by allergist. You will undergo series of allergy tests which are helpful in determining allergy shots. These tests will also determine bad reaction of the allergy tests. There are small needles used in the immunotherapy which can cause discomfort. You will need to show your patience with allergy shots as these shots are given in series over time. It will take about six months initially and then maintenance therapy is applied for three to five years. There can be improvement in symptoms in six to twelve months. You should take booster shots after completion of first series. You will need to show commitment if you are going to stop immunotherapy for allergy reactions.