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...
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At the time of this posting (October-07) flu shots have arrived and are being given to many people around the nation. We have not had a... Read more »
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The top 10 states are: Connecticut New Jersey Vermont Rhode Island Massachusetts WashingtonMaryland New Mexico New York West... Read more »
If you have allergic asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, or pet dander allergies you may be the perfect candidate for allergy shots. According to the... Read more »
Pediatricians, general practitioners, internists, allergists and pulmonologists can all treat asthma and allergies. Allergists or immunologists are... Read more »
German scientists say that taking a grass pollen tablet may alleviate hay fever and asthma in children as well as allergy shots. Researchers studied... Read more »
Molds... yuck! A fungus -- that's disgusting, right? And what does mold have to do with nasal allergies and asthma? The answer to that question is,... Read more »
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