Health Tip: Pondering Allergy Shots?

(HealthDay News) -- Allergy shots, also called immunotherapy, can help allergy sufferers control symptoms and find relief.

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology mentions these factors to consider before you decide to begin the shots:

  • How long allergy season lasts where you live, and how severe your symptoms are.
  • How effective allergy medications have been in preventing your symptoms.
  • Your desire to take allergy medication over the long-term.
  • Your ability to commit to getting the shots and to pay for them.

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

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Peanut Allergy Risk Higher If Older Sibs Eat Peanuts, Study Finds

    Holiday Tips To Keep Allergies and Asthma Under Control

    What's Living On Baby's Skin Might Predict Childhood Eczema Risk

    Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Raises Blood Transfusion Reaction Risk

    Scientists' Push For a Universal Vaccine Takes a Key Step Forward

    Vitamins Might Be Key To Asthma Control In Children, Adults

    Water-Damaged Homes, Heavy Air Pollution Increase Asthma Risk In Kids

    Semaglutide Linked To 40% Fewer Asthma Attacks

    Inhaler Overuse Linked To Heart Risks In Asthma And COPD Patients

    Do I Have Asthma? All You Need To Know About Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatments

    The Flu Vaccine Can Lower Your Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke — Even If You Wind Up Infected

    New Flu Strain Weakened This Year’s Vaccine Protection, CDC Says

    Could a High-Dose Flu Shot Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk?

    Watching the Super Bowl? Doctors Warn About Hidden Health Risks for Fans

    They Spent Hours In A Room Full Of Flu Patients And Walked Out Healthy — Here's How