What is Allergy Shots?
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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.
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How do members experience Allergy Shots?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 4 | 1 | |
| Seasonal allergy | 4 | 4 | |
| Perennial allergy | 2 | 0 | |
| Support immune health | 2 | 0 | |
| Allergic rhinitis | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| 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 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 10 |
Member evaluations
Sekhmet
evaluated on Dec 31, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
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