Do you suffer from allergic disease?
If you suffer from allergies, you are not alone. More than 50 million people in the U.S. suffer from allergies each year. The key to defeating allergies lies in reprogramming our own immune system.
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What are allergies?
Allergies are common and can be chronic, with symptoms that range from mild to miserable to life-threatening. Allergic reactions start in the body’s immune system. The body reacts to an otherwise harmless substance an allergen as if it is an invader.
Common allergy triggers include pollen, house dust mites, mold, grass and ragweed, just to name a few. Exposure can cause symptoms such as sneezing, a stuffy or runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes that can worsen over time if not treated appropriately. Allergic rhinitis, or “hay fever,” symptoms, such as these, can be seasonal or occur throughout the year.
Globally, more than 400 million people suffer from allergic rhinitis, which is widely underdiagnosed and undertreated.3 However, there are several treatment options, including symptom suppressing medicines and allergy immunotherapy. Immunotherapy treats the underlying cause of allergy and can offer long-lasting improvement by reprogramming the immune system to better cope with exposure to specific allergens.
Who is at risk?
Worldwide industrialization and lifestyle changes have had a major impact on the development of respiratory allergies.
Research shows that people develop allergy as a result of both genetic and environmental factors and, while it is common for allergy to run in families, it is also possible for someone to develop a respiratory allergy even without a previous family history of the disease.
Allergic diseases become more severe over time
Allergies can develop at any age, but they are most common in childhood and adolescence and can become more severe over time. Clinical evidence also suggests that if someone reacts to one allergen, they are more likely to develop other allergies in the future.
Common Airborne Allergens
- Grass
- Trees and weeds
- Dust mites
- Pet dander
- Molds
Common Allergy Symptoms
- Runny, stuffy, and/or itchy nose
- Itchy, watery, and/or red eyes
- Sneezing
- Itchy throat
- Rashes
Allergies are an abnormal response of the immune system to substances called allergens.
Immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots or allergen immunotherapy, is a treatment method that involves exposing individuals to small, controlled amounts of allergens to desensitize their immune system.
Immunotherapy, specifically allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots or sublingual tablets/drops), can be highly effective in reducing allergy symptoms and improving the quality of life.
Yes, most insurance plans cover allergy testing and immunotherapy. We will verify insurance benefits prior to testing.
Yes, immunotherapy can be effective and safe for children with certain allergies. Allergen immunotherapy, commonly known as allergy shots or allergy drops, has been used in children for many years to treat allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and allergic asthma.