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Are allergy shots really effective in improving symptoms and is the chance of having a bad side effect high? thanks
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No: Allergy shots modify the immune response (potentially even permanently for some)so that the body will stop recognizing allergens as enemies. (the new concept is that the body attacks allergens because the immune response has mistaken them as parasites). Symptoms improve when the allergic response is modulated. Do note that 20% of the people don't respond to allergy shots.
Answered 9/9/2016
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