Breathe Easy: A Look at Allergy Relief with Immunotherapy

Bren Easy A LOOK AT ALLERGY AND ASTHMA RELIEF WITH IMMUNOTHERAPY ALLERGIES IN THE U.S. ttttt 55% 1 IN 5 PEOPLE HAS EITHER ALLERGY OR ASTHMA SYMP- TOMS OF THE POPULATION TESTS POSITIVE TO AT LEAST ONE AL- FRGEN ALLERGIES ARE THE 5TH LEAD- ING CHRONIC DISEASE 16.9 MILLION ADULTS HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH HAY FEVER IN THE LAST YEAR 6.7 MILLION CHILDREN HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH HAY FEVER IN THE LAST YEAR Children with one allergic parent are 33% more likely to develop allergies Children with two allergic parents are 70% more likely to develop allergies 8% 3,388 OF PEOPLE HAVE PEOPLE DIED OF ASTHMA ASTHMA IN 2009 The air pollution inside U.S. homes is between 2 and 100 times greater than the pollution outside. Factors such as smoking, heating systems, and pet ownership affect indoor air quality, and cause chronic congestion that can trigger asthma. BASICS OF IMMUNOTHERAPY WHAT IS IMMUNOTHERAPY? The only available treatment that can reduce symptoms, im- prove quality of life, and induce long-term cure safely and effec- tively in patients with allergies. Preventive treatment for allergic reactions to allergens such as pollen, dust mites, and bee venom. Ideal for patients with severe allergies or asthma due to allergies. HOW DOES IMMUNOTHERAPY WORK? After allergists administer skin tests to determine which allergens are the cause of the patient's allergies or asthma, immunotherapy can begin. SUBCUTANEOUS IMMUNOTHERAPY (SCIT/ALLERGY SHOTS) A small amount of the allergen is injected into the skin of the arm. Initially, shots are given once or twice a week. The amount of allergen is increased each time until it contains a safe, yet ef- fective amount. Regular trips to the doctor ensure the therapy is working properly. SUBLINGUAL IMMUNOTHERAPY (SLIT/ALLERGY SHOTS) Drops are placed under the tongue once per day. Increased dosages allow the body to build up its immunity. Good alternative to SCIT for busy patients and those with fear of in- jections. AAАННН! Immunotherapy should be continued for 3-5 years to build up lasting immunity. 1 2 3 4 5 +++) Unlike antihistamines and other allergy medications, immunotherapy targets the cause, rather than the symptoms, of allergies and allergic asthma. WHO IS IMMUNOTHERAPY IDEAL FOR? Allergy sufferers of all ages. Immunotherapy is suitable for children and may even prevent allergies from developing into asthma. Patients with allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, or allergies to stinging insects. Patients with allergic reactions to a variety of allergens. INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: www.allergyandasthmapatientresources.com Sources: http://86cough.com/Services/Immunotherapy.aspx http://www.acaai.org/allergist/allergies/Treatment/Pages/sublingual -immunotherapy-slit.aspx http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/allergies.htm http://www.webmd.com/allergies/allergy-statistics ALLERCY & ASTHMA SPECIALISTS, P.C. http://www.cdc.gov/asthma/impacts_nation/AsthmaFactSheet.pdf Bren Easy A LOOK AT ALLERGY AND ASTHMA RELIEF WITH IMMUNOTHERAPY ALLERGIES IN THE U.S. ttttt 55% 1 IN 5 PEOPLE HAS EITHER ALLERGY OR ASTHMA SYMP- TOMS OF THE POPULATION TESTS POSITIVE TO AT LEAST ONE AL- FRGEN ALLERGIES ARE THE 5TH LEAD- ING CHRONIC DISEASE 16.9 MILLION ADULTS HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH HAY FEVER IN THE LAST YEAR 6.7 MILLION CHILDREN HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH HAY FEVER IN THE LAST YEAR Children with one allergic parent are 33% more likely to develop allergies Children with two allergic parents are 70% more likely to develop allergies 8% 3,388 OF PEOPLE HAVE PEOPLE DIED OF ASTHMA ASTHMA IN 2009 The air pollution inside U.S. homes is between 2 and 100 times greater than the pollution outside. Factors such as smoking, heating systems, and pet ownership affect indoor air quality, and cause chronic congestion that can trigger asthma. BASICS OF IMMUNOTHERAPY WHAT IS IMMUNOTHERAPY? The only available treatment that can reduce symptoms, im- prove quality of life, and induce long-term cure safely and effec- tively in patients with allergies. Preventive treatment for allergic reactions to allergens such as pollen, dust mites, and bee venom. Ideal for patients with severe allergies or asthma due to allergies. HOW DOES IMMUNOTHERAPY WORK? After allergists administer skin tests to determine which allergens are the cause of the patient's allergies or asthma, immunotherapy can begin. SUBCUTANEOUS IMMUNOTHERAPY (SCIT/ALLERGY SHOTS) A small amount of the allergen is injected into the skin of the arm. Initially, shots are given once or twice a week. The amount of allergen is increased each time until it contains a safe, yet ef- fective amount. Regular trips to the doctor ensure the therapy is working properly. SUBLINGUAL IMMUNOTHERAPY (SLIT/ALLERGY SHOTS) Drops are placed under the tongue once per day. Increased dosages allow the body to build up its immunity. Good alternative to SCIT for busy patients and those with fear of in- jections. AAАННН! Immunotherapy should be continued for 3-5 years to build up lasting immunity. 1 2 3 4 5 +++) Unlike antihistamines and other allergy medications, immunotherapy targets the cause, rather than the symptoms, of allergies and allergic asthma. WHO IS IMMUNOTHERAPY IDEAL FOR? Allergy sufferers of all ages. Immunotherapy is suitable for children and may even prevent allergies from developing into asthma. Patients with allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, or allergies to stinging insects. Patients with allergic reactions to a variety of allergens. INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: www.allergyandasthmapatientresources.com Sources: http://86cough.com/Services/Immunotherapy.aspx http://www.acaai.org/allergist/allergies/Treatment/Pages/sublingual -immunotherapy-slit.aspx http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/allergies.htm http://www.webmd.com/allergies/allergy-statistics ALLERCY & ASTHMA SPECIALISTS, P.C. http://www.cdc.gov/asthma/impacts_nation/AsthmaFactSheet.pdf