Why Do Allergy Shots Reduce Symptoms, But Not Being Constantly Exposed To Another Type Of Allergen?

First of all I’m taking allergy shots, but I’m confused because it doesn’t make sense to me that injecting an allergen can make your body more immune to an allergen whereas constant exposure to allergens (non shot-related) does not seem to be helpful at all. I’ve heard people say that their pet allergies “went away” [...]

Can A Person Get Deathly Sick As In Not Being Able To Breathe From A Pet Allergy?

It’s definitely possible – allergies are reactions to things in our environment which cause irritation if the allergens enter the body. If the reaction is severe enough, it is entirely possible for the swelling to occur in the airways and block them off – similar to anaphylaxis. Hope this helps.

How Can I Tell The Difference Between My Allergies, And Me Being Sick?

for some reason or another im always blowing my nose and i cant tell if its becasue im sick or if its allergies and i never know which medicine to take. Can you help?

Are There Any Long Term Effects Of Being On Allergy Medications?

I recently learned through allergy tests that I have allergies to 58 different environmental things as well as a food allergy to hazelnuts. The doc recommended allergy shots which I am currently researching, but in the meantime prescribed Clarinex, Nasonex (steroid nasal spray) and Pataday (allergy eye drops) to take daily. I am weighing pros [...]

What Is The Procedure For Being Allergy Tested?

I will be going to a peanut allergy test soon and I want to know what is expected. Thanks!