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Do allergy shots work for really bad allergies? my ige level is about 1300.
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No: What are the symptoms? Successful therapy depends mostly on this.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes: Allergy injections can be very effective and there effectiveness is not dependent on the ige level. Allergy shots are not a replacement for avoidance measures as possible and many people will still need some medication.
Answered 1/9/2013
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