What is the definition or description of: immunotherapy?

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.

"Allergy shots": Encompasses subcutaneous, patch or sublingual treatment with increasing amounts of specific allergen. Used for allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, and hymenoptera hypersensitivity (and in ongoing trials for food allergy). Specific IgE-mediated disease must be proven. Indications are lack of symptom control despite medication/avoidance, reduce risk of anaphylaxis, or economic value (vs medication)

Immune modifications: Dr Clay had provided great information on allergen immunotherapy . Other forms of immunotherapy may be used for cancer or even autoimmune disorders. The general principle for immunotherapy is to enhance , induce, or modify an immune process usually against a certain disease entity.