Mar 19 2008

Immunotherapy: Are you a candidate?

Published by zahflo at 9:26 am under Allergy

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Immunotherapy is a wise option for those whose allergic reactions tend to become fatal, like bee and wasp allergy. Patients with hay fever or asthma should also consider it, especially if the reactions are caused by factors that they cannot avoid, or if their medication does not suppress the symptoms, or if the medications have side effects.

This treatment, however, is not recommended for pregnant patients, or if one is undergoing immunotherapy and got pregnant during the period, she should stop treatment in the meantime. Although the treatment itself does not pose any harm to the baby, the mother may develop reactions to the injection that may possibly interfere with the baby’s oxygen supply.

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