What options are there for dealing with allergies?
October 7, 2022 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Isabel Schlosser
Dear Doctor,
My name is Alice Rosenblatt and I have been suffering from various allergies for many years, including pollen, dust mites, and animal dander. These allergies greatly impact my daily life and regularly lead to symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, difficulty breathing, and skin rashes. Despite regularly taking antihistamines and nasal sprays, I feel that the symptoms are only temporarily relieved and are not effectively controlled in the long term.
I am concerned that these allergies are affecting my quality of life and wonder if there are other options to manage them. Are there alternative treatment methods that can provide long-term relief? Could immunotherapy be a viable option to combat my allergies in the long term? Are there specific daily measures I can take to reduce exposure to allergens?
I would like to learn more about the different treatment options and strategies to effectively manage my allergies and minimize the impact of symptoms on my daily life. I look forward to your expertise and recommendations to help me better handle my allergies.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Alice Rosenblatt
Dear Mrs. Rosenblatt,
thank you for your detailed description of your situation and your questions regarding your allergies. I am sorry to hear that you are suffering from these allergic reactions and that they are significantly affecting your daily life. Allergies can indeed be a huge burden, and it is important to find suitable treatment methods to improve your quality of life.
You have already tried antihistamines and nasal sprays, which only provide short-term relief of symptoms. In such cases, it may be useful to consider alternative treatment methods. One option is the so-called immunotherapy, also known as desensitization. In this therapy, the body is slowly accustomed to the allergen to prevent an overreaction of the immune system. This can lead to a decrease or even disappearance of allergic symptoms in the long run.
Immunotherapy is an effective method for treating allergies in the long term. However, it is important to note that this therapy may take a longer period of time and requires regular doctor visits. Therefore, talk to your treating physician about the possibility of immunotherapy and whether it is suitable for you.
In addition to immunotherapy, there are also specific measures in everyday life that can help you reduce the exposure to allergens. This includes regular airing of the apartment, avoiding carpets and dust collectors, regularly washing bed linens, and avoiding contact with animals to which you are allergic.
It is important that you discuss your allergies with your doctor and together create a treatment plan that suits you. Also, inform yourself about other treatment options such as immunotherapy and consider if they are suitable for you.
I hope this information was helpful to you, and I wish you all the best on your journey to better managing your allergies.
Sincerely,
Isabel Schlosser
