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  1. How to Beat Your Allergies and Get Outside

    Tue, 2 Apr 2013

    week or so before allergy season. Immunotherapy or Allergy Shots This is the only treatment that can reduce allergy symptoms And some research suggests that giving allergic kids allergy shots may even reduce their risk of developing asthma later

  2. 8 Ways to Outsmart Your Allergies

    Fri, 29 Mar 2013

    dust mites are your main problem, think about getting allergy shots (immunotherapy). Injections of very small, safe 5 years. "Not enough people who could benefit from allergy shots consider them," says Dr. John R. Cohn, chief of

  3. Spring Could Be the Worst Allergy Season Ever

    Thu, 21 Mar 2013

    allergies confirmed with a simple in-office allergy test; otherwise, you could be treating the wrong problem. Allergy shots may reduce or slow down your allergy problem and have been shown to give long-term relief in nearly 90 percent of

  4. Bugging Out: Chocolate Allergy Linked to Roaches

    Mon, 26 Mar 2012

    wheat and some cheese also contain this material. Allergists can help patients with cockroach allergies by giving them allergy shots with small amounts of the insect as well as removing chocolate from their diet. First reported in 1943, allergists

  5. Top 5 Allergy Mistakes

    Fri, 23 Mar 2012

    bouncing from product to product with no relief, consider making an appointment with an allergist, who might suggest allergy shots that can actually cure, not cover up, your allergy symptoms. No more late-night trips to the CVS! Nasal saline

  6. Allergies: How Pollen is Affecting Your Pet

    Fri, 23 Mar 2012

    Peikes says the treatment for pet allergies is also similar to the treatment for humans. "There's allergy testing, allergy shots , air purifiers and even antihistamines that can help pets with allergies," she said. But Peikes says always consult

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  1. Genetic Discovery Suggests Arthritis Drug May Help Some Asthma Sufferers

    Thu, 8 Sep 2011

    performing genetic screening on asthmatics. Specialists who treat asthma would certainly welcome new treatments. While allergy shots are very effective against allergic asthma, non-allergic asthma sufferers don't have as many options. "Right

  2. Food Allergies in Kids: More Common Than We Thought?

    Fri, 17 Jun 2011

    Within seconds after slurping half a teaspoon of yogurt, 2-year-old Kline got a "boo boo" in his throat. The tot from Truckee, Calif., first coughed, then gagged, then vomited violently as his frantic mom, Loren McCormac, called 911. Paramedics arrived minutes later, saving McCormac from the horror

  3. Sick of Sneezing? Allergy-Proof Your Yard

    Thu, 26 May 2011

    over-the-counter antihistamine if the above measures don't do the trick. Still no relief? Ask an allergist about allergy shots . "They work for 90% of people," Weber says. The downside: Shots can be costly and time-consuming (one or

  4. 9 Allergy Myths Debunked

    Tue, 17 May 2011

    increased," Li said. 3. Myth: Allergy shots only work in children. Experts say allergy shots , or immunotherapy, have nothing allergies, allergen immunotherapy or allergy shots are the only treatment that changes

  5. 5 Tips for Fighting Spring Allergies

    Fri, 6 May 2011

    Consult your physician about possible treatments such as allergy shots and medication. Wash your hair and clothes regularly and sensitive. ... Treatments are more targeted and allergy shots are much more effective because we know better dosages

  6. Get Ready for Ragweed

    Sat, 29 Aug 2009

    pollen from your hair and body and prevent pollen from settling on your pillow. Some ragweed allergy sufferers get allergy shots , which alleviate symptoms in up to 90 percent of patients, according to the AAAAI. If you think you may need these

  7. Health Tip: Managing Your Child's Asthma

    Fri, 17 Jul 2009

    smoke and strenuous exercise. Talk to your child's pediatrician about asthma-controlling medications. Consider allergy shots . Although research is still being done on their effectiveness against asthma, they are proven in preventing allergic

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Videos

  1. Allergy Shots For Bees, Fire Ants?

    Wed, 19 Mar 2008

    There are allergy shots it's called immunotherapy. And its carbon and immunotherapy. And these allergy shots are very effective at preventing allergic considering a program of immunization allergy shots . Then immunotherapy allergy shots

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    There are allergy shots it's called immunotherapy. And -- -- -- its carbon and immunotherapy. And these allergy shots are very effective at preventing allergic reactions to stings so someone who has had an allergic reaction. Really should tell their doctor. The doctor will try to determine if it's the kind of reaction that should be discussed with an allergy specialist for possible immunization. They allergist might discuss with you. The chances of future reactions have that it might be and why it might be worth considering a program of immunization -- allergy shots . Then -- immunotherapy allergy shots with a venomous is almost a 100% effective action 98%. And totally eliminating the chance of a severe allergic reaction to --
  2. Will Allergy Shots Get Rid of Asthma?

    Thu, 15 May 2008

    For the most part allergy shots or allergy immunotherapy. Can be very effective for the treatment of allergic right ideas were running Or allergic country divide

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    For the most part allergy shots or allergy immunotherapy. Can be very effective for the treatment of allergic right ideas were running -- Or allergic country divide us.
  3. Allergy Shots May Benefit Asthmatics

    Wed, 11 Aug 2010

    Allergy shots have always been a controversial treatment for And a new review from helps reduce sensitivity in the long. One study in the review found that allergy shots had the same amount of benefit as an inhaler. But there was also an

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    Allergy shots have always been a controversial treatment for -- And a new review from the Cochran library wanted to assess the effects of
    reduce sensitivity in the long. One study in the review found that allergy shots had the same amount of benefit as an inhaler. But there was also an increased risk of side from a stuffy nose
  4. Allergy Shots For Bee Stings?

    Wed, 19 Mar 2008

    reaction that occurred after this sting. For children. Allergy shots or event in immunotherapy should be considered if the benefit from and immunotherapy. And in the cases where allergy shots are used appropriately they are quite effective. Studies

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    and the type of reaction that occurred after this sting. For children. Allergy shots or event in immunotherapy should be considered if the child has our respiratory reactions such as an asthma attack. Or a serious
    whether you'll benefit from -- and immunotherapy. And in the cases where allergy shots are used appropriately they are quite effective. Studies show that using -- -- immunotherapy. In the appropriate appropriate circumstances. Will reduce the
  5. Pollen Allergy Shots ?

    Wed, 24 Jan 2007

    to become desensitized. And hopefully reduces symptoms. Recently researchers performed a review of 51 studies on allergy shots to see if the treatments were safe and effective. The good news is that most people tolerated shots well. And that

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    hopefully reduces symptoms. Recently researchers performed a review of 51 studies on allergy shots to see if the treatments were safe and effective. The good news is that most people tolerated shots well. And that symptoms
  6. Welcome to an Epic Allergy Season

    Wed, 7 Sep 2011

    more. This sneezing sniffling. Itchy eyes Dana knows it all too well. And this fall she says is the worst even her allergy shots aren't up to it. How comfortable are you extreme way. I walk around what I Robson and engineers will spray it with

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    too well. And this fall she says is the worst even her allergy shots aren't up to it. How comfortable are you -- extreme way. I walk around what I Robson and engineers will spray it
  7. Early Allergy Season

    Tue, 14 Feb 2012

    antihistamines oral antihistamines. Even saline nasal sprays are very important to treat. Just before the sentence Begin again allergy shots a wonderful people really suffered they have a greater than 90% of fact in this and knocking down long term. We'll

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    sprays are very important to treat. Just before the sentence Begin again allergy shots a wonderful -- people really suffered they have a greater than 90% of fact in this and knocking down long term. We'll
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  1. VIDEO: Study finds allergy shots can be used in treating some cases of asthma.

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