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Allergy shots are effective treatment for symptoms

October 03, 2008
If you have allergic asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, or pet dander allergies you may be the perfect candidate for allergy shots. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, people should consider allergy shot treatment if they have a clear allergic response to a specific allergen (such as mold or pet dander), or if they have allergies most of the year. The shots work by exposing the body to small amounts of allergen. Over time, the body develops a tolerance to the substa... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Allergy Research Update: More Evidence for the Asthma-Allergy Link
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...the National Institutes of Health in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology reveals... Read more »

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Attitudes About Allergies
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...Schering-Plough/MERCK Pharmaceuticals of 1,007 consumers, 1,006 allergy sufferers and 302... Read more »

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Dining Out With Food Allergies
By Gina Clowes , Health Expert

When you become a parent of a child with food allergies, restaurant dining often feels like... Read more »

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Spring Allergy Capitals - Do You Live in a "Hot" Allergy Location?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

.........grass/tree/weed pollen and mold spores) Number of allergy medications used per patient ... Read more »

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Most Challenging Places in the US for People with Allergies to Live
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...most severe. The following ranking of the "Spring Allergy Capitals of 2007" was done by the... Read more »

Health Guide

Choosing an Allergy Doctor for Asthma Treatment
...asthma and allergies. They become board certified when they pass an examination in the specialty area of allergy and immunology. Because allergists tend to see more allergic and asthmatic people... Read more »
Food Allergies: A Case of Mistaken Identity
......and shellfish are usually lifelong afflictions, most other childhood allergies are outgrown. Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance Not all food reactions are allergic. You can have a food... Read more »
Seven Tips For Preparing For Spring Allergy Season
...outdoor mold. Learn more about pollen and mold counts in your area by visiting the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Web site and the National Allergy Bureau.  7 TIPS FOR... Read more »
Cockroach Allergies
............airborne when the air is stirred by people moving around or by children at play. Who Develops Cockroach Allergy? People with chronic severe bronchial asthma are most likely to have... Read more »
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis): Allergy Symptoms
.........in fields, those who live in the country will probably have a greater exposure. Besides the usual allergy symptoms, some people who are allergic to ragweed also develop an itchy mouth when... Read more »

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