What is Allergy Shots?
Category: Procedures
Allergy shots, also called "immunotherapy," are given to increase tolerance to the substances (allergens) that provoke allergy symptoms. They usually are recommended for people who suffer from severe allergies or for those who have allergy symptoms more than 3 months each year.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 4 | 1 | |
| Seasonal allergy | 3 | 2 | |
| Perennial allergy | 2 | 0 | |
| Support immune health | 2 | 0 | |
| Allergic rhinitis | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 10 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Allergy Shots
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Rashes (redness, swelling) | 2 | |
| Burning sensation in skin | 1 | |
| Entire body itching after injection | 1 | |
| Incision tenderness | 1 | |
| Injection site itching | 1 | |
| Insomnia | 1 |
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