Asthma and allergy shots
In this entry, I would liketo comment on whether immunotherapy (allergy shots) can help control asthma.
What are allergy shots?
Allergy shots are extractsof one or several allergens that are injected in the skin at gradually increasingconcentrations over weeks to help control hayfever and/or asthma symptoms. Theidea is that by building up exposure to things we are allergic to, our immunesystem becomes ‘tolerant’, and will react less when we come in contact with...
With all of the talk about peanut immunotherapy these days, you'd think that the cure for these life-threatening allergies was right around... Read more »
Hi, I hope everyone is having a good spring. Last time I wrote about being tested for allergies. This time I will discuss a common... Read more »
Many publications about sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) have been cited in recent years. Sublingual immunotherapy is widely used in Europe... Read more »
Although allergy pills such as anti-histamines treat the usual symptoms of allergies such as a runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing, they do... Read more »
Some retail drugstores have been promoting their 2010 flu vaccine since August. Getting vaccinated for the flu in the summer is a strange... Read more »
A food allergy occurs when the body mistakes a food item for a harmful substance, and the immune system creates antibodies to protect itself. Once... Read more »
What is the flu? It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) require treatment with a medicine called epinephrine, which can be life saving when immediately given.The... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Indoor allergies; Pet allergies; Dust allergies; Mold allergies; Animal dander allergy Treatment The best treatment is to avoid being... Read more »
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