What is Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)?
Allergy shots, also called immunotherapy, are a treatment designed to gradually reduce the immune system’s reaction to specific allergens. Small, controlled doses of allergens are given over time to help the body become less sensitive to triggers such as pollen, dust mites, mold, or pet dander.
This procedure helps to:
- Reduce sensitivity to environmental allergens
- Improve long-term control of allergy symptoms
- Lower the need for allergy medications in some patients
- Help prevent worsening allergy-related asthma in selected cases
- Provide a long-term treatment approach when avoidance and medication are not enough
What to expect after Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)?
After each injection, patients are monitored for a short time in the office to watch for reactions. Mild redness or swelling at the injection site can happen, and treatment is given over a schedule that typically includes a build-up phase followed by maintenance therapy.
- Brief observation period after each shot
- Mild redness or swelling at the injection site may occur
- Appointments are repeated on a regular schedule
- Treatment usually includes build-up and maintenance phases
- Symptom improvement often develops gradually over time
