Allergies can disrupt your day with a running nose, sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes. Marc Meth, MD, at Century City Allergy in Los Angeles, California, is board certified in allergy and immunology and specializes in all aspects of allergy care, including allergy shots. Book an appointment online or come in to see how much better immunotherapy can make you feel.
If you frequently suffer from the effects of allergies, Dr. Marc Meth offers preventive allergy shots, also called immunotherapy, to guard against allergic reactions. Immunotherapy helps your body slowly adapt to and better tolerate the things that trigger your allergies.
When your immune system encounters an allergen, which it senses as a foreign invader, your body reacts by causing symptoms like bleary eyes, coughing, sneezing, and inflammation.
When Dr. Meth administers an allergy shot during immunotherapy, he introduces a minuscule amount of the known allergen into your bloodstream. Your body responds by producing antibodies and accommodating the intruder. The result is that you don’t experience allergic reactions when you cross paths with the allergen.
Immunotherapy works best when you get allergy shots every week for a few months. Dr. Meth evaluates your progress and determines when you can transition to monthly treatments. While you are receiving immunotherapy, your symptoms decrease, and you begin to feel better.
Immunotherapy is effective at reducing the symptoms caused by the medical conditions allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, and conjunctivitis as well as the following triggers: pet dander, pollen, insect bites, ragweed, grass, and trees.
Men, women, and children who have grown weary trying to manage the symptoms of their allergies are excellent candidates for the long-term relief that immunotherapy provides.
Immunotherapy is a safe procedure for allergy sufferers of all ages. Reducing your allergy symptoms improves overall well-being.
Immunotherapy has a cumulative effect. You begin to improve after the first few shots and get progressively better over time. You’re encouraged to continue maintenance shots to ensure the benefits continue long term.
Do you need relief from bothersome allergy symptoms? Dr. Marc Meth helps people in the West Los Angeles area including Santa Monica, Culver City, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood. Call today or book your appointment online.
