In rare cases, some people may experience more severe reactions, such as hives, difficulty breathing or anaphylaxis (a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction). That’s why it’s important to always get your shots at a medical office, where you can be monitored for any adverse reactions....
Immunotherapy (allergy shots) Omalizumab (Xolair) injections (injectable medication for severe asthmatics) Patient education and management related to all allergic and immune-deficient diseases Allergy Testing Identifying food allergies in children and adults can be done right in your neighborhood with the...
Read about allergy treatment, symptoms, testing, shots, and medicine. Learn about the types of allergies (asthma, allergic rhinitis, seasonal, conjunctivitis, eczema, anaphylaxis, hives) causes, risk factors, and more.
“It’s not appropriate anymore to think of allergy shots as a last resort,” Dr. Posner says. “Some people don’t want to take medication for the rest of their life, and allergy shots can dramatically improve your quality of life.” Time available for treatment It’s important to know...
Some people can also have severe, shock-like reactions to an allergy shot. This type of reaction is called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is rare but very serious. If you get your shots on schedule (every week or every month), you’re less likely to have this kind of reaction. ...
Shots work well for allergies to plants, mold, house dust, animal dander, and bug stings. However, shots don't seem to work as well for allergies to food, medicines, or feathers. They may not help if you get hives or eczema. You usually get allergy shots once a week for about 7 mo...
People stop reading labels as they get older and get sloppy. Even if you’re careful, sometimes the company you buy food from changes ingredients without notifying you, making your food deadly. That’s why I tell my patients there are three medications to use for anaphylaxis: epinephrine, epi...
Shots work well for allergies to plants, mold, house dust, animal dander, and bug stings. However, shots don't seem to work as well for allergies to food, medicines, or feathers. They may not help if you get hives or eczema. You usually get allergy shots once a week for about 7 mo...
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Keep 2 shots of epinephrine with you at all times. You may need a second shot if the first dose of epinephrine does not help you or if your symptoms return. Your healthcare provider can show you and family members how to give the shot. Check the expiration date every month and replace...