Hyposensitization, more commonly known
as allergy shots, is by far the treatment of choice for atopic dermatitis.
The only way to fight allergies at the source is immunotherapy, popularly known
as allergy shots.
For those with severe seasonal allergies, an allergist may prescribe immunotherapy, also known
as allergy shots, which provide great relief.
Immunotherapy, also known
as allergy shots, has been used for 100 years and is a natural treatment.
Not exact matches
Researchers say that if the pill wins approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, it could serve
as a more convenient, less painful option than weekly or monthly
allergy shots.
If your pollen
allergy symptoms are bad enough to warrant treatment with
allergy shots, you might get the side benefit of becoming less sensitive to oral
allergy syndrome
as well.
She took
allergy shots for seven years when she was younger and suffered from asthma
as well
as seasonal
allergies.
Oliver was a suffering from some
allergies last week, so after giving him a Benadryl (yes, dogs can take Benadryl), I snapped some
shots as he was passed out on my couch.
Step 6: Your doctor may recommend
allergy medications such
as nasal sprays, antihistamines or, in extreme cases, immunotherapy (regular
allergy shots).
Even with
allergy shots, many dogs will require other supportive therapies for canine
allergy skin such
as the use of antihistamines.
Steroids (also called prednisone, cortisone or the nondescript «
allergy shot») are the least optimal treatment choice,
as they work by suppressing your pet's immune system.
Treatment could include
allergy shots to desensitize your cat to the problem (allergen specific immunotherapy), and the use of medications such
as cyclosporin, glucocorticoids, antihistamines.
More severe cases may require stronger medications such
as prednisone or
allergy shots.
The above skills are directly transferrable and would be effective in performing
allergy testing for patients and providing them with diagnoses; working in a lab setting to formulate customized
allergy shots for each patient; educating and answering patient questions regarding antigen therapy and immunotherapy; and managing lab services and medical inventory
as a Clinical Research Assistant.