Allergy symptoms can affect nearly every part of daily life—from sleep, work and school. Immunotherapy can be a good choice for managing your allergy symptoms if medications only provide temporary relief. At Richmond Allergy & Asthma Specialists, we offer multiple types of allergy immunotherapy, allowing us to customize your treatment based on your symptoms. We provide comprehensive allergy testing and treatment care for both children and adults all in one convenient Richmond-area location.
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What Is Allergy Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy is a treatment that reduces sensitivity to allergens through gradual exposure. Rather than simply managing symptoms as they appear, allergy immunotherapy focuses on addressing the underlying allergic response. Over time, many patients experience fewer symptoms, reduced reliance on medications and improved quality of life. Because immunotherapy targets the immune response itself, it can provide long-term symptom improvement even after treatment has ended.
Allergy immunotherapy may be recommended for patients experiencing:
Our Allergy Immunotherapy Treatments In Richmond, VA
Richmond Allergy & Asthma Specialists offers multiple forms of immunotherapy so treatment can be personalized to each patient’s needs. These treatments include:
Allergy Injections (Allergy Shots)
Allergy injections are one of the most established and effective forms of allergy immunotherapy. Small amounts of allergen are injected over time to help the immune system become less reactive. Allergy shots are commonly used to treat environmental allergies such as pollen, mold, dust mites and pet dander, as well as allergic asthma.
Ultrasound-Guided Allergy Injections
Ultrasound-guided injections use advanced imaging technology to guide allergy injection into the lymph node. This allergy immunotherapy treatment requires just three injections, spaced out by four weeks for about three total months of treatment. This modern approach allows for highly precise allergy care on an accelerated timeline.
Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) & Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
We’re proud to offer sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) and oral immunotherapy (OIT) as flexible and personalized approaches to allergy treatment. SLIT uses allergen drops or tablets placed under the tongue to help build tolerance to environmental allergens. OIT is most often used for food allergies and involves gradually introducing small amounts of the allergen to reduce sensitivity and improve protection against accidental exposure.
What Is Anaphylaxis?
Some allergies can cause severe reactions known as anaphylaxis in highly allergic patients, which require immediate medical attention. Anaphylaxis is a very serious allergic reaction that can affect breathing, blood pressure and be life threatening.
Common triggers for patients may include:
What Are The Signs of Anaphylaxis?
Allergy immunotherapy may help reduce sensitivity to certain allergens over time, but patients with severe allergies should always follow our team’s protocols for managing a severe reaction, including carrying an EpiPen® if recommended.
Symptoms of anaphylaxis that require immediate medication attention may include:
Do I Need An EpiPen®?
Our allergist may prescribe an epinephrine auto-injector if you are at risk for serious allergic reactions. An EpiPen® (epinephrine auto-injector) is used to treat anaphylaxis and can be life saving. While epinephrine helps quickly reverse severe allergic symptoms, patients should still seek immediate care.
FAQs About Allergies & Allergy Immunotherapy
It’s normal to have questions before beginning allergy treatment. At RAAS, our goal is to help you understand your options. If you have questions that are not answered below, we are always happy to help! Contact us to learn more about how we can help you breathe and live better.
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