In this article we’re going to discuss a common form of battling allergies with the use of allergy shots and how allergy shots work to build up a person’s immunity to outside allergens.

A growing number of people who suffer from allergies and not finding the relief that they want from antihistamines are turning towards allergy shots to hopefully put and end to their dreaded sneezing, wheezing, itching and misery.  

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For several years I have been suffering from horrible post-nasal drip and sinus pressure. Allergy meds don’t work for me, I’ve gotten about a 30% improvement with Claritin but Claritin makes me drowzy and gives me very dry mouth. The same goes for Zyrec. I’ve tried Nasonex and Flonase, and both give me only a couple hours relief. As a matter of fact I’ve been on allergy drops which is known as sublingual immunotherapy, it’s relatively new and not FDA approved. I’ve been on that for 6 months, and have gotten like a 20% improvement. I really hope that allergy shots will be the answer.

If you have been or are experiencing any of these symptoms: uncontrollable sneezing, stuffy and runny nose, watery and itchy eyes, wheezing, coughing, headache, sometimes loss of smell, and sore throat, then you must be suffering from allergic rhinitis.

Most people who have allergies have a family member who also has allergies. It is passed in your genes. Allergic rhinitis occurs when your immune system overreacts to airborne particles. These particles, called allergens, are normally not harmful but your immune system reacts when it becomes sensitized with the perception that it is a potentially harmful substance.  The immune system is your shield against harmful viruses and bacteria yet it may sometimes be over active and react to non-harmful particles.  This hypersensitivity to allergens may produce the allergies symptoms mentioned above. Seasonal allergies occur when your allergy symptoms are flare up during the change of seasons or when pollen counts are high. Perennial allergies occur all throughout the year and are usually due to exposure to dust mites, animal dander or cockroach allergen..

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Allergy shots, also known as immunotherapy, are injections of a certain substance given to a patient on a regular basis in order to reduce skin reactions, respiratory and gastro-intestinal symptoms caused by an airborne substance, food sources or other allergens to which the patient is sensitive.

Allergy shots increase the body’s tolerance to the substances or allergens that provoked allergic reactions. Immunotherapy is usually advised to people who suffer from severe symptoms of allergies and patients who experience over three months of allergy symptoms each year.

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Excerpt from the documentary “The Body Invaders – Allergies”.

my husband has started his allergy shots and he is going twice a week to get them done. he is severly allergic to animals/pollen, etc…i was wondering how long he will have to stay on the shots and when he will begin to feel relief?

i have seasonal allergies/hay fever. i am basically allergic to pollen and other air particles and cat dander too.
the pollen where i live is just crazy!!!
i’ve been taking (on and off…. mostly off) allergy meds like Cleratin/Zyrtec/etc. since i was about 8yrs old… so a little over 10 years.
and i hate my allergies. and i’m supposed to take allergy meds daily during these times to lessen the symptoms but after a few weeks of taking meds i just drift off and don’t think i need to take them then my symptoms flare up again.

if you wouldn’t mind giving me a little info on allergy shots. like are they painful? is it worth it? are there any bad side effects? it it expensive (range?)? and anything else would be very helpful

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Itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing are all common symptoms which a vast majority of us experience as allergy symptoms at specific times throughout the year. Many individuals do everything in their power to avoid allergies including changing their diets, staying indoors or taking vitamin supplements. These may contribute to fighting allergies, but there is another effective way to do so. Immunotherapy or allergy shots are gaining popularity. Getting an allergy shot can be scary for some people, so we thought it would be best to fully explain allergy shots and address some common concerns.

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When medications fail to adequately control allergy symptoms and avoidance of the trigger is not easy or possible, an allergist may recommend immunotherapy or “allergy shots”. This treatment consists of a series of injections containing small amounts of the substances to which a person is allergic. After a course of allergy shots, 80 to 90 percent of patients have less allergy symptoms, and in many cases their allergies have completely resolved. Allergy shots can be given for allergic rhino-conjunctivitis (nose and eyes), allergic asthma and insect sting allergies.

Are allergy shots experimental therapies?

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Itchiness, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and redness are some of the common symptoms that majority of the people experiences as allergy symptoms.

The most effective way to fight against particular allergen is immunotherapy or allergy shot, but some people will get frightened to get allergy shot.

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