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How do dr's or allergist decide to just treat allergies with prednisone instead of using allergy shots?

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Depends: Prednisone should never be a long term treatment option for allergy. Allergy shots are used when meds and avoidance are not helpful, pt can not tolerate the meds or there is progression of disease.

Answered 5/12/2016

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How long after I've taken prednisone (for 2 nights) should I wait before I get food allergy testing? Don't want results to be affected. Thanks!

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