Question:
I have been experiencing severe sinus problems
for the last few years, and after several
physicians telling me there is nothing wrong, I
had allergy tests done. I now know (and am
suprised to learn)that my sinus condition is due
to severe allergies to dust mites, molds,
grasses and trees. Claritin, Entex, and the
prescription sprays have been useless,
for the most part.
An ENT told me the traditional allergy shots are
the most common treatment approach. I
understand that these shots are 1/week for at
least one year, and then 2/month for a few
years. I would like to avoid this significant
of a time committment (to go to the Dr.'s office
that often). I am interested in
hearing people's experiences with homeopathic
sublingual drops, as well as learning of other
alternatives to relieve my sinus condition?
Answer:
There could be other,underlying problems that are setting you
up for this allergy-that's just been my experience. I was
able to clear up a lot of problems using natural nutritional
supplements. I've just recently found a website that deals with the brand
of nutritional supplements that I use. The site also offers
a nutritional health survey-the results of which actually
tells you which supplements your body needs! It makes it easy
to figure out what supplements you need as your body changes. Immunotherapy (commonly called allergy shots) is a form of
treatment to reduce your allergic reaction to
allergens. Allergens are substances to which you are allergic.
Research has shown that allergy shots can
reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and allergic
asthma. Remember, not all asthma is due to
allergies. Allergy shots can be effective against grass,
weed and tree pollens, house dust mites, cat and dog
dander and insect stings. Allergy shots are less effective
against molds and are not a useful method for the
treatment of food allergy. Immunotherapy consists of a series of injections (shots)
with a solution containing the allergens that cause
your symptoms. Treatment usually begins with a weak
solution given once or twice a week. The strength of the
solution is gradually increased with each dose. Once the
strongest dosage is reached, the injections are usually
given once a month to control your symptoms. At this point,
you have decreased your sensitivity to the
allergens and have reached your maintenance level. Allergy
shots should always be given at your health care
provider's office.
