Itching for Allergy Relief People who don't respond to either
OTC or prescription medications, or who suffer from frequent
complications of allergic rhinitis, may be candidates for
immunotherapy, commonly known as allergy shots. According to
NIAID, about 80 percent of people with hay fever will experience
a significant reduction in their symptoms and their need for
medication within a year of starting allergy shots. "Discuss the
option of immunotherapy with your doctor thoroughly because
immunotherapy is not for everybody, and there is a significant
time commitment involved," Chowdhury says. The process involves
receiving injections of small amounts of allergens that are
considered to be responsible for your symptoms. The doses are
gradually increased so that the body builds up immunity to the
allergens. The injections are given over at least three to five
years. Discontinuation is based on having minimal symptoms over
two consecutive seasons of exposure to allergens. For more
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