The Ironic Allergy Treatment
In the United States, there are 60 million people that suffer from allergies. This is twice as many as people who suffer from cancer, congenital heart disease and stroke, combined (Naff 32). Luckily, there are treatments for those who are affected by allergies. Allergen immunotherapy is a treatment that helps many people in the United States and other countries around the world. There are several other names used for this treatment, such as such as allergy shots, specific allergen immunotherapy and allergen vaccine therapy (Corren 37-40). Only some people should seek help from allergy shots, because of its unique procedures and various effects.
Allergy shots are not for everyone. Some people would not benefit from them, and for others it is the perfect treatment. People with allergies are sometimes affected at certain times of the year, and others are affected year round. The first step in preventing symptoms of an allergen is avoiding it as best as possible. When it cannot be avoided, someone may try over-the-counter or prescription medication (Naff 32). If a person has constant reactions to a pill or medication, allergy shots are then recommended (“Should I Get Allergy Shots?”). Clay Naff sums up the main audience that allergy shots are catered to. "Allergen immunotherapy, known as ‘allergy shots,’ may be recommended for patients who don't respond well to treatment with medications, experience side-effects from medications or have allergen exposure that is unavoidable” (Naff 32). Naff has a good idea of who would benefit from allergy shots based on the situation. One of the main reasons that allergy shots are effective is because they are specific to a certain allergen, unlike any other allergy...
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...annot be avoided. It is a unique treatment, that is specific to every patient and their circumstances. The treatment happens through a long period of time, and the goal is to become immune to the allergen. Most patients saw great results from the immunotherapy, but there is a risk for serious reactions. Allergy shots have helped many people to overcome symptoms that previously made them miserable.
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Stoppler, Melissa C., and William C. Shiel. "Food Allergy." Medicinenet.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Mar. 2014.
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Allergies and Minor Allergic Reactions: Here at One Health Center we provide effective treatments for seasonal allergies. Our expert staff can help address the most common allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, headaches, rashes, nasal congestion, and more. From simple antihistamines to more powerful medication, we can help with all your allergic concerns.
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