Allergy Lab
Allergy Testing & Vaccine Preparation
Allergy Shots
Immunotherapy (also called Allergy Shots) are used to make your body less sensitive to allergens. Each injection contains tiny amounts of the substances you’re allergic to, such as pollen or house dust. Many people find that this form of treatment relieves or greatly improves their allergy symptoms.
Immunotherapy Process
Allergy shots are given weekly at first, but the time interval is gradually decreased until they’re given only once a month. The amount of allergen used in the injection is also increased over time until the maintenance level is achieved. Depending on your allergies, you may get one or several shots. It is normal for the injection site on the arm to feel a little sore for a few hours, but you should otherwise feel fine. The shots often continue for three to five years.
After your first injection you will be asked to sit in the waiting room for about 15 minutes to ensure a reaction (anaphylasix) does not occur. Signs of reaction include: itching, break out in hives, repeated sneezing, and tightness is throat/chest. If these symptoms occur, you will be treated immediately by our nursing staff.
On Going Commitment
Allergy shots do not work unless they are given regularly. You must commit to allergy therapy. Please make arrangements with our office if you know you’ll have to miss any shots.
New Patients
Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of our patients’ lives. We strive to deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare.
Meet the Allergy Lab Team
Dr Bogdan is the GOAT. After years of not being able to breathe correctly and feeling chronic pain in my head/face, Dr. Bogdan quickly discovered the problem and was able to correct my issue with surgery. His pre and post op care was phenomenal. Highly recommended! - Emily C.
I had Doctor Smith help me out with a sinus problem no other doctor was able to identify. Went to various places for years because I could never breathe out of one side of my nose. Doctor Smith quickly identified the issue and recommended a sinoplasty. The recovery was quite painful. But for the first time in about ten years I can breathe again with both nostrils. - James B.
My son sees Dr. Brescia. He is a very friendly and thorough doctor. My son loves going to see him. He put tubes in my son's ears due to fluid build up. My son can hear well now and had minimal pain after his procedure. The office staff are nice and helpful. - Brook
I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for my sinus surgery a year ago. I wasn’t using my nasal rinse and I disappointed you. I have used my nasal rinse every day and I have had NO sinus headaches. Good work Doc. - Claudia S.
Thanks to Dr. Brescia at Ohio Head and Neck Surgeons for taking good care of my bug! - Jennifer G.
