Question 1

how does immunotherapy work?

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Like vaccine: Allergen immunotherapy works like a vaccine. Your body responds to the injected amounts of a particular allergen, given in gradually increasing doses, by developing an immunity or tolerance to the allergen(s).

Question 2

what can immunotherapy treat?

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Immunotherapy: Can be use for autoimmune conditions and hypogammaglonulinemia.

Question 3

how does radio immunotherapy feel?

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Varied side effects: Radioimmunotherapy such as zevalin or Bexxar (tositumomab) can have multiple side effects: infusion reactions such as fevers, rigors, blood pressure changes, shortness of breath can occur. Serious side effects include low blood counts (fatigue, infections), new blood cancers, skin reactions, impaired fertility.

Question 4

where should immunotherapy be given?

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Under supervision: Immunotherapy should be given under the supervision of a physician in a facility equipped with proper staff and equipment to identify and treat adverse reactions to allergy injections. Ideally, immunotherapy should be given in the prescribing allergist/immunologist's office.

Question 5

is the immunotherapy a risky thing to do?

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There are risks: Immunotherapy has risks. Don't see a doctor who recommends & assures you that it's risk-free. You're injected with the stuff that makes you sick. Over time you develop tolerance. Reactions vary from mild redness & itching at the injection site (common) to hives or anaphylaxis (~1 in 1000 injections). Risk is greater if you have asthma. Competent nursing staff & waiting 30 minutes after help a lot.

Question 6

who should be treated with immunotherapy?

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People w/ allergies: Immunotherapy is only recommended for allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis, and stinging insect allergy. Immunotherapy for food allergies is not recommended. The best option for people with food allergies is to strictly avoid that food.

Question 7

why would anyone recommend immunotherapy?

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Allergy modulation: Immunotherapy commonly refer to 'allergy shots' for the treament of allergies (as opposed to allergy symptoms) immunotherapy has the potential to induce tolerance to the substnace that cause allergy in an individual, which reduces the allergic reactions and symptoms, and reduce the need of medication. Immunotherapy is most importnat for those who fail or dont tolerate a medication regimen.

Question 8

when does someone need targeted immunotherapy?

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Allergy Shots: Patients are candidates for immunotherapy when symptoms fail to improve on daily medications/avoidance measures. Allergy shots help decrease allergy symptoms when patients are exposed to indoor and/or outdoor airborne allergens they are allergic. While expensive up front, allergy shots have been found to be cheaper over the long term. There are new FDA approved sublingual tabs for grass &amp; ragweed.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: immunotherapy?

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Allergy shots: Immunotherapy usually refers to allergy shots but could also be used to describe sublingual drops which is not approved by the fda at the present time.  Allergy shots are not as deep as flu shots or booster shots so they are well tolerated by people of all ages. Immunotherapy is used in patients that have sever allergies.

Question 10

what is the possible advantage that immunotherapy might have?

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Immunotherapy perks: Immunotherapy usually refers to the injection of extracts of environmental allergens, such as pollens and dust, to reduce sensitivity to these allergy triggers.  As opposed to medications, which reduce symptoms but do not suppress the underlying allergies, immunotherapy modifies the person's allergic response, allowing them to tolerate increased exposure with fewer symptoms and less drug use.

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