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Article: Allergy Shots
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Allergy shots
Definition
Allergy shots, also called immunotherapy, are a form of treatment that reduces a person's allergic reaction to a particular allergen. Allergy shots can reduce symptoms of
allergic rhinitis
(hay fever) and allergic
asthma
. Allergy shots are less effective against molds and are not a useful method for treating
food allergies
.
Description
Allergy shorts are a series of injections with a solution containing the allergens that cause an allergic reaction. Treatment begins with a weak solution given once or twice a week. The strength of the solution gradually increases with each dose. The incremental increases of the allergen cause the child's immune system ...
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Article: Allergy shots and asthma.(Brief Article)
Pediatrics for Parents;
March 1, 2002 ;
609 words
... ... study found that children with hay fever ... immunotherapy (allergy shots) are less likely ... years. Half the children received allergy shots, the other ... the shots, 29 children (30%) of ... received the allergy shots had asthmatic ...
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