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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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Benadril works good .
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Worked if I took them ever week.
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I take one shot in both arms every other week right now. My lungs are't cooperating like they want them too.
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Finished 5 years of immunotherapy in December 2006. Made a huge difference.
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depo medrol..great short term
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in the build up worked great at one point, then started getting reactions again. they back off the dose, worked great for a couple of months now reactions again
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on hold due to asthma not being under control
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I am now at maintenace once more I just had a crazy nurse that backed me down if I didn't get there in 7-10 days my doctor said no she does not have to back you down unless it has been 21 days then only
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worked in the past
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worked great untill they stoped making the one that worked
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