Understand Allergy Immunotherapy (Vaccine)
Allergy immunotherapy (Vaccine) is known as allergy shots that help in reducing the severity of symptoms of allergens. It is a long term treatment that provides effectiveness towards the allergens. They cure the cause of the allergic reaction. With immunotherapy, there is a significant change in the patient’s immune system, ensuring fewer symptoms or no symptoms. This being an efficient treatment against allergies is not a short term treatment. Doctors recommend shots to children above five years and adults. Before giving allergy shots, the medical history of the patient is checked.
Allergy Immunotherapy Symptoms
Here are Many side effects patients might experience from allergen immunotherapy:
- 1. Swelling or redness at the injection site that normally disappears after 24 hours
- 2. Itching
- 3. Watery eyes
- 4. Stuffy nose
- 5. Sneezing
- 6. Chest or throat tightness
Allergy Immunotherapy Treatment
Allergist conducts allergy testing to check your sensitivity. After this is determined, the allergen extract is prepared in a drop form, or a tablet is given. You are advised to keep it under your tongue for a minute or two. The process is repeated until the patient attains long-lasting immunity. Consult one of the best allergists in Jodhpur, Dr Ankit Rathi, to get expert care and relief from your allergies
