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Allergies Guide

… be administered to get the same relief. Also called allergy shots , immunotherapy is the only medical treatment that offers … Another possibility is taking medicine or getting allergy shots (see "What treatments are available for allergies …

Allergies to Pets

… carefully avoid cigarette smoke during spring, when it is difficult to avoid exposure to pollen. Immunotherapy ( allergy shots ) can improve symptoms but cannot eliminate them entirely. They work by gradually desensitizing a person's immune …

Dealing with Dog Allergies

… be allergic to dogs, your allergist can design an appropriate regimen of medications, alternative therapies, or allergy shots to alleviate much of your suffering. Though there is no cure for allergies, you can make life a lot more pleasant …

Hello, Hay Fever

… for Allergy and Infectious Diseases reports that about 80 percent of those suffering from allergies find relief from allergy shots , or allergy immunotherapy treatment. These shots can reduce a person's need for supplemental medication within …

Coping with Cat Allergies

… be allergic to cats, your allergist can design an appropriate regimen of medications, alternative therapies, or allergy shots to alleviate much of your suffering. In addition, the coping tips on the next page can help you minimize your symptoms …

Allergies to Pets

… carefully avoid cigarette smoke during spring, when it is difficult to avoid exposure to pollen. Immunotherapy ( allergy shots ) can improve symptoms but cannot eliminate them entirely. They work by gradually desensitizing a person's immune …