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I am getting an allergy skin prick test, what does the doctor do when they find out what im allergic to?
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Advice: Your allergist will likely discuss with you re. Allergen avoidance measures, the type of medications to control your symptoms and allergy shots if indicated. For those with chronic symptoms, allergy shots have been shown to be highly beneficial for >80% of the sufferers plus cost-effective. In addition, many often continue to maintain the improvement long after the treatment has been stopped.
Answered 7/21/2013
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