Can an insect allergy be eliminated with desensitization therapy?
Venom therapy involves building up a tolerance to identified allergens in insect venoms through gradually increasing doses of the specific venom causing the allergy. The therapy is delivered by injection and once tolerance is achieved, it must be maintained through periodic (usually monthly) injections. Because of the frequency and expense of repeated injections, most people will probably not find this option feasible unless they work regularly around stinging insects. I hope this information is helpful.
