Allergy Shots and Immunotherapy

Allergy shots (also known as immunotherapy or allergy immunization) are an effective and safe treatment for people who suffer from a variety of allergic diseases, including allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma and insect stings. The treatment works by introducing small amounts of purified substances to which the person is allergic, in gradually increasing... Read Article »

Allergy Terms You Need to Know

Definitions Allergy An allergy is an abnormal or exaggerated response of a person’s immune system to a substance in their environment which is generally a harmless substance. This substance (which can be, for example, animal dander, certain foods, dust, mold, and/or pollen) is called an allergen. The outward bodily manifestation of this abnormal or... Read Article »