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Last Updated: Feb 17, 2020
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Immuno Shots - How They Can Help You?

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Dr. Shweta Saraf GargiyaPulmonologist • 15 Years Exp.DNB (Respiratory disease), Fellowship Bronchoscopy, MBBS
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Immuno Shots or allergy shots, in other words, are known as allergen immunotherapy. As the name suggests, it provides a complete relief from severe allergies for longer durations. Severe allergy symptoms can play havoc with life and can curtail your daily activities. You can opt for immuno shots when none of the other treatment plans are working out. Allergies can be due to many reasons, such as dust mites, pollen, feathers, insect bites, pets and pollution.

How can immuno shots benefit you?

  • Immuno shots can easily reduce the signs of different allergens

  • Helps build immunity naturally in your body

  • Reduces your long-term usage of allergy medication

  • Cost effective in the long-term

  • Has reduced side effects as compared to other medications

Immuno shots can easily control allergies triggered by

  • Seasonal allergens

  • Indoor allergens

  • Insect stings

Who can go for immuno shots?

  • Immuno shots can easily benefit people suffering from asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eye allergies

  • They also work effectively on allergies caused by dust mites, pollens, pet dander and bee stings, etc.

  • Immuno shots are not recommended for children less than 5 years of age, pregnant women, people suffering from cardiovascular diseases

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!