DOES EVERY PERSON WHO HAS PERSISTENT NASAL PROBLEMS OR ASTHMA NEED ALLERGY SHOTS?
A. NO. Many cases of persistent nasal symptoms or asthma are not caused by allergy to airborne substances and will not respond to treatment with allergy injections. Many cases which are indeed caused by allergy can be satisfactorily treated by allergen avoidance or medication, without need for allergy injections. Whether allergen injection treatment is indicated is determined by evaluation of the individual patient’s case by an allergy and clinical immunology specialist. Q.