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A Brief Introduction to Allergen Immunotherapy

Various immunotherapy methods are available in the medical sector. Among all, allergen immunotherapy is one of the ways that can change the bodyu2019s reaction or response against an allergy or allergen. Unlike other medications that only reduce the symptoms, immunotherapy is the best treatment approach that can treat the root cause of the allergy. According to Dr. Kanury Rao, allergen immunotherapy is the best way to reduce or prevent allergies as it can turn the reactions to the body off to the possible causes. However, you will need to be a little patient for this.

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A Brief Introduction to Allergen Immunotherapy

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  1. A Brief Introduction to Allergen Immunotherapy

  2. Various immunotherapy methods are available in the medical sector. Among all, allergen immunotherapy is one of the ways that can change the body’s reaction or response against an allergy or allergen. Unlike other medications that only reduce the symptoms, immunotherapy is the best treatment approach that can treat the root cause of the allergy.

  3. According to Dr. Kanury Rao, allergen immunotherapy is the best way to reduce or prevent allergies as it can turn the reactions to the body off to the possible causes. However, you will need to be a little patient for this. Before we talk about the treatments, you must know why allergic reactions take place or affect the body. Well! These issues usually occur when the immune system of the body starts responding to something that is not good for it. This is where allergen immunotherapy comes in handy as it introduces a smaller amount of those possible allergens to the body so that it can build antibodies. When it happens, the body will stop responding to those allergies.

  4. What is the method to give allergen immunotherapy? If you are considering allergen immunotherapy, then you should know how it is actually given. As per the country’s top-notch immunologist and researcher – Kanury Rao, allergen immunotherapy is given through the following:

  5. Injections: In this method, a smaller dose of the potent allergen is injected into the body through a small and fine needle. Generally, this will not hurt you at all. Talking about the frequency, it is given weekly. Gradually, the dose frequency will be increased to 3-6 months until you reach the maintenance phase. Lastly, patients will need to get injections at least once a month for the next several years. It is also called allergy shots in simple terms.

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