{"id":9745,"date":"2023-01-13T16:41:29","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T00:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/?p=9745"},"modified":"2023-01-17T15:21:56","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T23:21:56","slug":"will-traditional-allergy-medication-or-allergy-shots-work-better-for-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/will-traditional-allergy-medication-or-allergy-shots-work-better-for-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Traditional Allergy Medication or Allergy Shots Work Better for Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If running at Riverfront City Park triggers your <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/allergy\/allergies\/allergy-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allergy symptoms<\/a>, you\u2019ll probably do just about anything to find relief. Fortunately, there are several options that can help. If practicing avoidance isn\u2019t enough, the allergy experts at <span class=\"company-name \">Willamette ENT &amp; Facial Plastic Surgery<\/span> recommend taking medications or getting allergy shots. We review more information about these options below so you can determine which is better for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"allergy-medications\">Allergy Medications<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sneeze-tissue-allergy-medications-1280x854.jpg\" alt=\"Sneezing coughing ill young african woman using paper napkin, having runny nose, blowing her nose. Coronavirus, infectious disease, flu, cold.\" class=\"wp-image-9754\" width=\"303\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sneeze-tissue-allergy-medications-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sneeze-tissue-allergy-medications-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sneeze-tissue-allergy-medications-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sneeze-tissue-allergy-medications-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are several types of allergy medications found over the counter that can help provide relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Antihistamines <\/strong>work by blocking the chemical histamine, which is produced by your immune system after you\u2019ve been exposed to an allergen. Some antihistamines can be taken daily as a preventative measure while others can only be taken only during an allergy attack to manage symptoms in the short-term.<\/li><li><strong>Corticosteroids <\/strong>reduce inflammation to ease allergy symptoms. There are several different types, including nasal sprays, eye drops and topical creams. These medications are only appropriate for short-term use.<\/li><li><strong>Decongestants <\/strong>work by reducing the swelling of blood vessels in your nose to open up the airways and are usually administered in pill, tablet, capsule or liquid form. These are also only able to be used occasionally.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"allergy-shots\">Allergy Shots<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/allergy\/\">Allergy<\/a> shots, also known as subcutaneous immunotherapy, work by introducing small amounts of allergens into the body so the immune system can build up a tolerance over time. In this way, rather than blocking the immune response or relieving inflammation, they prevent allergies from occurring in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to one <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15338781\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a>, \u201cAllergen immunotherapy is safe and is effective in the treatment of stinging-insect hypersensitivity, allergic rhinitis [hay fever] or conjunctivitis [eye allergies], and allergic asthma. Allergen immunotherapy is not effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis [eczema], urticaria [hives], or headaches and is potentially dangerous if used for food or antibiotic allergies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-is-right-for-me\">Which Is Right for Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>In most cases, allergy medications are the second line of defense against allergies, after practicing avoidance. If your allergies are well-managed with a safe dose of medications, this may be the best treatment for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your allergies are not well-managed by medications or if you don\u2019t want to have to take them throughout your life, allergy shots may be a better option. The goal of immunotherapy is to be symptom-free after three to five years of treatment. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Willamette ENT &amp; Facial Plastic Surgery<\/span> today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/can-you-experience-new-allergies-as-an-adult\/\" class=\"related-post\">Can You Experience New Allergies as An Adult<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/five-foods-to-fight-off-the-wintertime-allergy-cold-and-flu-season-2\/\" class=\"related-post\">Five Foods to Fight Off the Wintertime Allergy, Cold and Flu Season<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/understanding-cold-vs-allergy-symptoms-how-to-tell-the-difference\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding Cold vs. Allergy Symptoms: How to Tell the Difference<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If running at Riverfront City Park triggers your allergy symptoms, you\u2019ll probably do just about anything to find relief. 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