Who Might Consider Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)?

Immunotherapy is reserved for patients who have significant hay fever lasting longer than 6 to 8 weeks each year. It is also helpful for asthma, insect allergy and frequent sinusitis. Immunotherapy is not recommended for mild allergies or for food allergies. It is also not useful for less well-defined areas such as intestinal and emotional problems, arthritis, headaches unrelated to sinus problems or hives.