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Is there a way to permanently get rid of allergies?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not exactly: The allergy part of the immune system has "memory" so many allergies persist. With advanced age, allergies may improve. Many childhood food allergies will improve spontaneously. Penicillin allergy will resolve in 75% of people after 15 years. Allergy injections will improve allergy symptoms and are "disease modifying" and the closest current treatment to permanently getting rid of allergy.

Answered 6/19/2013

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