Everything About Allergy

One way to treat allergies is through immunotherapy. Other treatments are antihistamines or corticosteroids, which treat the allergic reaction. Immunotherapy, on the other hand, treats the allergy from the roots – that is by reducing the body’s sensitivity to allergens.

The therapy involves a series of injections given on a regular basis for a certain period. The injection contains an allergy extract which contains small amounts of the allergen or antigen. The dosage is increased each time, depending on the body’s reaction. This process is called desensitization, where the body no longer reacts excessively to an allergen. An allergist prescribes and administers the injection.

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