Allergy Immunotherapy

Allergy Shots and Immunotherapy Treatment in Florida

Allergy shots, also commonly known as immunotherapy, are a great option for persistent allergies. Many patients seek immunotherapy treatments when they cannot find relief with medications.

Immunotherapy can be highly successful. Studies have shown that between 80-90% of patients experience an improvement in their condition with regular treatments. According to the Asthma Education and Prevention Program patients with asthma have seen improvements in their condition after immunotherapy treatments.

How Does Immunotherapy Work?

Allergy shots expose the body to small doses of a specific allergen. Over time, those doses increase as the body “learns” how to overcome the negative impact of the allergen.

Immunotherapy has been successful and proven to treat common allergies such as:

  • Seasonal allergies – such as Hay Fever, seasonal asthma, or pollen released by trees, grass, weeds, and flowers
  • Indoor allergens – such as mold, mildew, dust mites, and even pet dander
  • Insect stings – such as bees

What are the Risks and Side Effects?

Risks associated with immunotherapy treatments are relatively rare, however, they can occur on occasion.

Some risks and side effects to immunotherapy treatments can include:

  • Redness, swelling, and/or irritation at the site of injection
  • Sneezing
  • Nasal congestion
  • Hives
  • Throat swelling
  • Wheezing
  • Chest tightness
  • Low blood pressure
  • Difficulty breathing

Again, most of these risks and side effects are incredibly uncommon. At the Light E.N.T., we make sure you stay in our office for up to thirty minutes after an initial treatment in order to ensure you do not have a reaction.

Should you experience any of these side effects, contact your physician or seek emergency medical attention immediately.

What is the Success Rate?

Allergy symptoms will not clear up overnight. Most patients receive immunotherapy treatments for three to five years, but the effects can last even longer. Sometimes, immunotherapy can even cure an allergy.

Additionally, if you are a patient who has experienced any side affects after an immunotherapy treatment, it is likely that they will decrease after regular exposure to treatments.

At Light E.N.T., we see hundreds of patients for immunotherapy treatments each year, and the success rate is extraordinary. Many patients claim that the treatments are very successful and their allergies and asthma symptoms begin to clear up and improve over a period of six months.

For more information on how immunotherapy treatments can help your allergies and/or asthma, contact Light E.N.T. today. You can also give us a call at 561.737.8584 to schedule an initial consultation.

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