Don’t just manage allergy symptoms–prevent or reduce them with allergy shot treatment in Somis CA
If you suffer from severe hay fever or insect sting allergies, the world can seem like a very hostile place. Allergy shots in Somis CA can help you feel more at home by training your immune system not to see harmless substances as a threat. Allergy shots work on the same principle as vaccines, slowly exposing you to an allergen so that your body can develop a tolerance to it. When you trust us with your allergy shot treatment, you can rest assured that we will follow the protocols endorsed by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology for a safe and effective result.
Hay Fever Allergy Shots
Because the allergens that trigger hay fever (and allergic asthma) are so pervasive in the environment, it is extremely hard to manage hay fever by avoidance. For many individuals, medications are not a satisfactory solution either. However, with allergy shots in Somis CA you can develop a tolerance for common allergens like:
- Pollen
- Mold
- Pet Dander
- Dust Mites
Insect Sting Allergy Shots in Somis CA
For most people, an insect bite or sting is a minor annoyance. But for allergic individuals, it has the potential to be deadly if anaphylactic shock occurs. No matter how vigilant you are about avoiding contact with venomous insects, you will still have that fear of anaphylactic shock hanging over you. Unless, that is, you use allergy shots in Somis CA to help you build a natural immunity to the venom of:
- Bees
- Yellow Jackets
- Hornets
- Paper Wasps
- Fire Ants
What to Expect from Allergy Shot Treatment in Somis CA
Allergy shot treatment consists of three main phases:
- Testing: Using a combination of allergy testing and medical history evaluation, your allergy doctor will confirm which specific allergens need to be included in your allergy shot treatment in Somis CA.
- Build-Up Phase: Treatment begins with weekly or biweekly visits to our clinic for allergy shots. We will increase the dose of allergen in each shot slowly over 3 to 6 months until we reach the target dose needed to build your immunity.
- Maintenance Phase: Once the target dose has been reached, you will continue to receive allergy shots every 2 to 4 weeks for 3 to 5 years. Though you will likely begin to see significant reduction in allergy symptoms after 1 year of treatment, you will need to stick with the treatment to maximize its effectiveness.
Ready to Learn More?
Want more information about allergy shots in Somis CA? Please call 805-658-9500 now for an appointment at Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Medical Group.
