One of the worst betrayals that your body can ever do to you is becoming allergic to something. While almost everyone has an allergy of some sort, some individuals have it even worse by developing a food allergy. For whatever reason, the body decided that the chemical makeup of that particular food was a foreign […]
What Can Allergen Immunotherapy Do for Me?
If you’re one of the 50 million or so Americans who regularly suffers from allergies, you know how frustrating it can be to find an effective way to manage symptoms, especially ones that can cause serious disruptions to your daily life. One treatment option that’s a bit more long-term is allergen immunotherapy – commonly referred […]
What Makes Allergen Immunotherapy So Effective?
It’s understandable if you are weary of allergy shots, also known as allergen immunotherapy. It is a commitment, but it does work. The process works much like immunization, except it takes more than a single shot. A small amount of your allergen will be injected into your body several times over several months. Eventually you […]
All About Allergen Immunotherapy
As the seasons change, you’ve likely found that you’re more vulnerable to environmental allergens. As moisture starts to seep into the ground, mold and mildew grows and expands. For many people, this can activate their allergies. Pollen, too, starts to spread around as flowers and trees release their pollen to plant new seeds. For those […]