Allergy Treatment Options at Southwest Mississippi ENT

Immunotherapy: If you are looking for long-term relief that will treat allergies at their root cause and will not only tackle the symptoms, immunotherapy might be your best bet. Immunotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for allergies and it has been around for more than a century. What immunotherapy does is train the immune system to be less reactive to allergens by introducing small amounts of allergens into your system. Over time, your body develops a resistance to these allergens, causing allergies to reduce or go away completely. There are two types of immunotherapy:

• Allergy Shots: Regular injections of allergens in increasing amounts is given to the patient, helping the immune system build a tolerance to their allergens over time.
• Allergy Drops: Allergy drops work the same way as allergy shots but are administered via liquid drops under the tongue instead of as injections on the skin. Allergy shots can be safely administered at home, making it more convenient than shots that will require trips to the doctor’s office.
• Avoidance: Lastly, one of the simplest yet most effective ways to manage allergies is to avoid your allergens whenever possible. Depending on what your allergens are, lifestyle changes may vary. If you are allergic to pollen, then you will need to stay indoors during peak pollen season. If you have food allergies, then make sure to remove those food items from your diet completely.