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Treatment Of Allergies

Allergy treatments include:

Allergen avoidance - the doctor can help identify and avoid allergy triggers. This is usually the most important step in preventing allergic reactions and reducing symptoms.

Medications to reduce symptoms - allergy medications can help reduce immune system reaction and ease symptoms.

Immunotherapy - for more severe allergies or allergies which are not relieved by other treatment, the doctor may recommend allergy shots (immunotherapy).  This type of treatment usually involves a series of injections of purified allergen extracts, given over a period of a few years.

Emergency epinephrine - For those with a severe allergy the doctor may give an emergency epinephrine shot to carry with them at all times.  Given or severe allergic reactions an epinephrine shot can reduce symptoms until emergency treatment can be given.

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