Allergy Injections and You

Many children and adults are affected by different types of allergies. Allergy symptoms, such as shortness of breath, sneezing, or hives, often cause discomfort and can adversely affect your daily life. Allergy injections can minimize symptoms and improve quality of life. Dr. Barry Feinstein and Dr. Margaret Sigman, the experienced allergists at Advanced Allergy and Asthma of Virginia in Midlothian, can help get your allergy symptoms under control with allergy injections.

Common Allergy Symptoms

Allergy symptoms are the body’s reaction to a particular allergen. Examples of allergens include pollen, dust, dander, and mold, as well as certain medications. Many foods also cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Peanuts, shellfish, wheat, and dairy products are examples of common food allergens.

A wide range of symptoms can develop when someone has an allergy. The symptoms that are produced can depend on the specific allergen. Some common allergy symptoms include:

• Swelling in the mouth, eyes, or face
• Wheezing or coughing
• Shortness of breath
• Rashes or hives
• Scratchy throat
• Itchy or watery eyes
• Sinus congestion
• Sneezing or runny nose

If you regularly experience symptoms typical of an allergy, one of the knowledgeable allergists at our office in Midlothian can conduct an allergy test to identify the specific allergen(s) affecting you. The allergist can then recommend a treatment approach to help you find relief from your symptoms.

Allergy Injections

Allergy injections are a highly effective method for treating allergies and their symptoms. This treatment is a type of immunotherapy that involves giving patients shots to help the body become resistant or immune to a particular allergen. The injections contain small doses of the allergen. Over time, the repeated exposure to the allergen through the shots prompts the body to develop a tolerance to it. As the body becomes increasingly resistant to the allergen, allergy symptoms will diminish or disappear altogether.

If you struggle with allergies, allergy injections could deliver long-lasting relief from uncomfortable allergy symptoms. Dr. Feinstein or Dr. Sigman could diagnose your specific allergy and use immunotherapy to treat your symptoms. To schedule an appointment with one of our allergists, call Advanced Allergy and Asthma of Virginia in Midlothian at (804) 739-9005. We also have a West End office location that can be reached at the same number.