Allergy Shots
Barrington, Highland Park & Beyond
Allergen immunotherapy — commonly known as allergy shots — is one of the most effective, proven treatments for long-term allergy relief.
If you are tired of managing your allergies day-to-day with antihistamines, nasal sprays, or avoidance strategies, allergy shots may offer the lasting relief you have been looking for. At Associated Allergists and Asthma Specialists, allergen immunotherapy is one of the cornerstone treatments we offer for patients with persistent, hard-to-control allergies.
What Are
Allergy
Shots?
Allergy shots are a form of allergen immunotherapy — a treatment that gradually retrains your immune system to stop overreacting to the substances that trigger your symptoms. By introducing small, controlled amounts of your identified allergens over time, your immune system learns to tolerate them, reducing the severity of your reactions or eliminating them altogether.
What Conditions Are Treated with Allergy Shots?
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) from pollen, trees, grasses, and weeds
- Year-round allergic rhinitis from dust mites, mold, and pet dander
- Allergic asthma triggered by environmental allergens
- Insect sting allergies (venom immunotherapy)
- Allergic conjunctivitis (itchy, watery eyes)
How the Process Works:
Allergy shots are administered in two phases. During the buildup phase, you receive injections one to 1-2 times per week, with gradually increasing doses, typically over a period of 1 year. Once your maintenance dose is reached, you transition to the maintenance phase, where injections are given monthly for three to five years.
All injections are administered in our office, and patients are monitored for approximately 20–30 minutes afterward to ensure safety. The last injection of each day is scheduled at least 35 minutes before closing.
What Results Can You Expect?
Many patients begin experiencing significant symptom reduction within the first year of treatment. The full benefits of allergen immunotherapy — including long-term remission that can persist after treatment ends — typically emerge after three to five years of consistent therapy.
Our physicians will determine whether allergy shots are appropriate for you based on your allergy test results, symptom history, and lifestyle factors.
Our team is ready to see you.
Contact us today to schedule your first appointment at our Barrington or Highland Park office.