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Allergic Asthma – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Allergy Shot

In an allergy shot, your doctor will inject a small amount of allergen or trigger into the body. This will allow the immune system to get used to these components and improve tolerance. The procedure is also known as immunotherapy. It often needs a series of frequent injections in a few years. While there is not an optimum number of shots, most people often require injections in at least 3 years. This can be a time-consuming and costly option for many people. Thus, discuss all of the available options with your healthcare provider before proceeding. [10]