This is a brief explanation of immunotherapy and my personal experience going through allergy shots!

Immunotherapy treatment (allergy shots) is based on a centuryold concept that the immune system can be desensitized to specific allergens that trigger allergy symptoms. These symptoms may be caused by allergic respiratory conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and asthma.
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You may notice a decrease in symptoms during the buildup phase, but it may take as long as 12 months on the maintenance dose to notice an improvement. If allergy shots are successful, maintenance treatment is generally continued for three to five years.

Allergy shots are a form of treatment called immunotherapy. Each allergy shot contains a tiny amount of the specific substance or substances that trigger your allergic reactions. ... Your immune system builds up a tolerance to the allergens, causing your allergy symptoms to diminish over time.

A year's supply of allergy shots can run between $800$1,000 for the first year and maybe even less if you have a solid medical insurance plan with a decent copay. Although you may need to take shots for between three and five years for optimal effect, this may still be cheaper than over the counter alternatives.

Sneezing and nasal congestion are common side effects of allergy shots. Normally, the only side effect that people experience after having an allergy shot is redness or swelling at the site of the injection.


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