What treatment options are available for allergies?
February 23, 2022 | 25,00 EUR | answered by Erwin Ullmann
Dear allergist,
My name is Greta Endres and I have been suffering from various allergies for years, which greatly impact my daily life. I have tried numerous therapies, but none of them have provided long-term relief of my symptoms.
My allergies mainly manifest as constant sneezing, itchy eyes, difficulty breathing, and skin rashes, which greatly burden me both professionally and personally. I have already tried to create an allergen-free environment and have also taken various medications, but unfortunately they only helped temporarily.
I am very concerned as my allergies not only reduce my quality of life, but also affect my work performance. I constantly feel tired and drained, which negatively impacts my productivity. Therefore, I am looking for new treatment options that can help me in the long term.
Can you please explain in detail what treatment options are available for allergies? Are there perhaps new therapies or medications that I have not tried yet? How can I control my allergies in the long term to finally lead a normal life again?
I thank you in advance for your support and expertise.
Sincerely,
Greta Endres
Dear Mrs. Endres,
I understand how burdensome and frustrating it must be to suffer from long-lasting allergy symptoms that significantly affect your daily life. It is good that you have already tried various therapies, even if they have not yet brought the desired long-term relief. There are many different treatment options for allergies, and I will be happy to explain to you in detail which options you can consider to control your symptoms in the long term.
First and foremost, it is important to determine the exact cause of your allergies in order to initiate targeted therapy. I recommend undergoing an allergy test to determine which allergens you react to. Based on the test results, we can then develop an individual treatment strategy.
One treatment option is allergy medications that help alleviate symptoms. These include antihistamines, which work against itching, sneezing, and rashes, as well as anti-inflammatory nasal sprays and eye drops. These medications can help reduce symptoms in acute situations but should not be taken long-term.
A long-term solution is provided by allergy vaccinations, also known as specific immunotherapy or desensitization. Small amounts of the allergen are introduced to the body to slowly acclimate the immune system and reduce overreactions. This treatment can be very effective for many allergies, such as pollen, dust mite, or pet allergies, and bring long-term relief.
There are also newer therapies such as sublingual immunotherapy, where the allergen is given in the form of drops under the tongue, or biological medications that target the allergic inflammatory process. These options can be particularly helpful for severe allergies that do not respond to conventional therapies.
It is important that you discuss the different treatment options with your treating physician and together create an individual treatment plan. Through a combination of medications, allergen avoidance, and immunotherapy, your allergy symptoms can be controlled in the long term, allowing you to lead a normal life without constant impairments.
I hope this information is helpful to you, and I am of course available to answer any further questions or assist you in finding a suitable treatment.
Best regards,
Erwin Ullmann, Allergist
