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Children and adults of all ages can have allergies that interfere with their ability to have a normal lifestyle. Symptoms are triggered by the immune system’s response to certain substances in the outer environment. Immunotherapy in the form of allergy shots can help. Learn more about who can benefit from allergy shots and schedule your first appointment with the doctors at Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates in Fort Worth and Southlake, TX.

Why Allergies Are a Concern

Allergies are a concern because serious, uncontrolled cases can be life-threatening. Some allergens can cause the airways to constrict making it hard to breathe. Allergies that affect the skin can cause rashes and blisters that could bleed when scratched and lead to skin infections or ulcers. The best long-term solution to avoid these outcomes is immunotherapy or allergy shots.

What Are Allergy Shots?

When your body is exposed to an allergen, the immune system reacts almost instantly to fight off the substance, assuming that it is a significant threat. Periodically introducing small doses of the allergen with shots will teach the immune system to calm down. The allergy symptoms will subside and often stop altogether over time. Allergy shots are usually administered every week until you and your doctor start to see a decrease in symptoms, then about every two to four weeks for maintenance.

Who Can Benefit from Allergy Shots?

Both children and adults who suffer from moderate to severe allergy reactions can benefit from immunotherapy. If you frequently have any of the following issues, see your Fort Worth, TX, and Southlake, TX, doctor for allergy shots:

• Skin rashes that appear to be spreading.
• Wheezing or breathing difficulties.
• Other severe symptoms that affect your ability to work and perform normal activities.
• Medications aren’t as effective or cause undesirable side effects.

Immunotherapy for Allergy Relief

If you want to pursue a more long-term solution for your allergy issues, talk to a doctor about immunotherapy. You can get allergy shots at Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates in Fort Worth and Southlake, TX. Call (817) 428-7000 or (817) 410-2111 today to schedule a consultation with one of our providers.