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Can allergy shots get rid of hives? need expert opinions!
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No and yes: Allergy shots are recommended primarily for respiratory allergies such as hayfever or asthma. Allergy injections are also used for insect sting allergy which may present as generalized hives as well as trouble breathing, laryngeal edema or hypotension.
Answered 7/22/2014
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