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Hyposensitization (or allergy desensitization) is a form of immunotherapy where the patient is gradually vaccinated against progressively larger doses of the allergen in question. This can either reduce the severity or eliminate hypersensitivity altogether. It relies on the progressive skewing of IgG ("the blocking ant... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Environmental Allergies | 168 |
81% |
| Food Allergies | 77 |
78% |
| Fibromyalgia | 2 |
50% |
| Asthma | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 80% (251
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Also worked splendedly.
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I had allergy shots for a year. They were painful and quite a hassle. But they worked!
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Helped so very much-no side affects just wonderful breathing.
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I had to stop because shot clinic hours conflicted with work. I'd like to figure out how to get back on a shot schedule.
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had to stop. couldn't afford them
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they help my body to not overreact to allergens
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seem to work great
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working out pretty good for me
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Seems to work to some extent. My allergies produce tight sinuses, not sneezing etc. Is somewhat improved.
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Feeling much better now that I am taking them again
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