{"id":16553,"date":"2021-05-27T17:58:25","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T21:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/?p=16553"},"modified":"2023-12-19T16:31:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T21:31:38","slug":"what-is-immunotherapy-will-it-help-my-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/what-is-immunotherapy-will-it-help-my-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Immunotherapy & Will It Help My Allergies?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many people who experience itchy, watery eyes, congestion, runny nose and sneezing after visiting Doggie Style Pets<\/a> may feel like there\u2019s no way to find relief from their symptoms<\/a>. Over-the-counter allergy medications aren\u2019t effective for everybody; for those who need long-term relief, immunotherapy is the best option<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Allergies?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Your immune system works to protect your body from diseases, viruses and infections. But for the more than 50 million Americans<\/a> with allergies, their immune system mistakes harmless substances such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, certain foods, mold and insect stings as dangerous intruders and overreacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this reaction, your immune system releases antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE), which causes your cells to release histamine. Histamine increases your mucus production and cause swelling and itching; this is what causes your allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Immunotherapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Immunotherapy works a lot like a vaccine: Each dose contains an allergen extract that triggers a mild immune response. Over time, your body eventually builds a tolerance to the substance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immunotherapy can be administered in shot, drop or tablet form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n