Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What's effectiveness of allergen immunotherapy?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
IT effectiveness: There have been many studies showing the effectiveness of immunotherapy, measuring a reduction in symptoms and medication requirements. A number of studies have dealt with pollens (ragweed, grasses, trees) and generally show a response rate of over 90% of individuals helped after one year with nasal allergies. Studies also show benefits with animal and dust allergies and in asthma.
Answered 10/4/2016
5.9k views
High if done correct: For stinging insect venom.Effectiveness approaches 99% . For environmental inhalant allergies when appropriately tested and results interpretted by an expert before choosing relevant allergens to include in desensitization effectiveness has been shown for most symptoms up to 85%
Answered 12/14/2013
5.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Does risk for anaphylaxis vary with type of allergen from immunotherapy? Example: pollen, stings, mites, cat, food, etc..
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had an adverse drug reaction once and they gave me antiallergy immediatelly..Is there any tests I should run to know wut s the allergen ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Cost of doing of allergen immunotherapy per year?
What is the definition or description of: allergen immunotherapy?
How often does allergy immunotherapy fail? (in terms of not being able to build immunity to allergen?)
Where do they inject the needle for allergen immunotherapy (pet allergies)?
Can montelukast become an alternative of allergens immunotherapy for perenial allergic rhinitis ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
