Health Tip: Will Allergy Shots Work for Me?

(HealthDay News) -- Allergy shots can provide much-needed relief from watery eyes, runny nose and other allergy symptoms.

But the shots aren't for everyone. The American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology says they're not appropriate for food allergies.

Before deciding to begin allergy shots, the academy says you should consider these factors:

  • The severity of your allergy symptoms.
  • How long your allergy season lasts.
  • The effectiveness of antihistamines in treating your allergy symptoms.
  • Your desire and ability to take antihistamines and other medications over the long-term.
  • Your ability to visit an allergist consistently to get allergy shots.
  • Your ability to pay any costs associated with allergy shots.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Allergies Have You Stuffed Up? Nose Fungi May Be to Blame

    Most Families Exclude Foods Linked to Allergies

    How to Treat Spring Allergies: A Graduated Approach

    Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked To More Tick Species

    Seasonal Allergies Likely To Grow Worse Under Climate Change

    Mood Disorders Have Increased Among Kids, Teens

    Holiday Tips To Keep Allergies and Asthma Under Control

    Wildfire Smoke Flooded ERs With Asthma Cases

    Night Shift Associated With Asthma Risk In Women

    ER Visits for Burns, Eye Issues Rose 8-Fold During Recent L.A. Fires

    CDC Urges Faster Testing for Bird Flu Amid Growing Outbreak

    This Flu Season Is Worst In A Decade

    Local Outbreaks Can Motivate The Vaccine-Hesitant, Poll Finds

    Flu and Stomach Bugs Are Spreading Fast—Are You Prepared?

    Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts