Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a treatment that helps your immune system become less sensitive to allergens. It works by gradually exposing you to increasing amounts of allergens, helping your body build tolerance ...
📋Understanding Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a treatment that helps your immune system become less sensitive to allergens. It works by gradually exposing you to increasing amounts of allergens, helping your body build tolerance over time.
Symptoms
Immunotherapy is used to treat various allergic conditions that have not responded adequately to conventional treatments. It can be effective for seasonal and perennial allergies.
- •Severe seasonal allergies affecting daily life
- •Perennial allergies not controlled by medications
- •Allergic asthma triggered by environmental allergens
- •Insect sting allergies with risk of severe reactions
- •Allergic rhinitis with significant symptoms
- •Allergic conjunctivitis affecting vision
- •Atopic dermatitis with environmental triggers
- •Food allergies (in specific cases)
Immunotherapy is typically considered when medications and avoidance strategies are not providing adequate relief or when patients want a long-term solution.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis for immunotherapy candidacy involves comprehensive allergy testing to identify specific allergens and assess the severity of allergic reactions.
- •Comprehensive medical history and symptom analysis
- •Skin prick testing for environmental allergens
- •Blood tests for allergen-specific IgE
- •Component-resolved diagnostics for detailed analysis
- •Challenge testing for specific allergens
- •Assessment of treatment history and response
- •Evaluation of comorbidities and risk factors
- •Discussion of treatment goals and expectations
Our comprehensive evaluation helps determine if immunotherapy is appropriate and which specific allergens should be included in your treatment plan.
Treatment
Immunotherapy can be administered through subcutaneous injections (allergy shots) or sublingual tablets/drops, with treatment typically lasting 3-5 years for optimal results.
- •Subcutaneous immunotherapy (allergy shots)
- •Sublingual immunotherapy (tablets/drops)
- •Cluster immunotherapy for faster desensitization
- •Rush immunotherapy for rapid desensitization
- •Maintenance therapy for long-term benefits
- •Combination with other allergy treatments
- •Regular monitoring and dose adjustment
- •Emergency preparedness and safety protocols
Treatment plans are personalized based on your specific allergens, symptom severity, and lifestyle factors. Regular monitoring ensures optimal safety and effectiveness.
Prevention
Preventing allergic reactions during immunotherapy involves careful monitoring, avoiding known triggers, and maintaining regular treatment schedules.
- •Maintain regular treatment schedule
- •Avoid strenuous exercise before and after injections
- •Monitor for local and systemic reactions
- •Carry emergency medications as prescribed
- •Inform healthcare providers about immunotherapy
- •Regular follow-up with allergist
- •Avoid known triggers during treatment
- •Stay informed about treatment progress
Prevention strategies are most effective when combined with consistent immunotherapy and regular medical follow-up.
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