If your asthma is triggered by an allergy, you should consider allergy shots.  Allergy shots, which are also known as immunotherapy, are very effective in relieving allergy symptoms and in some cases, can actually cure your allergy. 

 

     The treatment builds up immunity to your offending allergens, usually over several years.  It works by injecting small amounts of allergen in gradually increasing amounts over time.  As the shots help the body build up tolerance to the effects of the allergen, they eventually reduce and can even eliminate your allergy symptoms.  Allergy shots should only be administered by staff that has training and experience in handing a reaction you could have after receiving an allergy shot.