if you are bothered by allergy symptoms despite medications and efforts to avoid pollen you may benefit from immunotherapy or allergy shots. this process involves receiving injections of small amounts of the allergens that are believed to be causing your allergy symptoms. your doctor will gradually increase the dose until your body builds up a resistance to allergens. if you are considering allergy shots you should be aware that this is a long-term commitment. you will likely need the shots for at least three to five years. once you have made it through two allergy seasons with minimal symptoms your doctor may discontinue the shots.
what are allergy shots?