Allergies affect millions of Americans each year, causing symptoms like sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, fatigue, and even asthma flare ups. For many patients, over-the-counter medications or nasal sprays aren’t enough. When symptoms persist, allergy injections, also called allergy shots, can offer lasting relief by addressing the root cause of allergic reactions.

Question: What are allergy shots and how do they work?

Answer: Allergy shots are a form of immunotherapy that retrains your immune system. We inject tiny, carefully measured doses of the substances you’re allergic to such as pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and mold into your arm on a regular schedule. Over time, your immune system becomes desensitized, so it reacts less strongly when you encounter those allergens in everyday l

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