siedätyshoidoissa

Siedätyshoidoissa, also known as immunotherapy or desensitization therapy, is a medical treatment used to reduce a person's allergic response to specific allergens. The primary goal is to retrain the immune system to tolerate substances that previously triggered an allergic reaction, such as pollen, dust mites, animal dander, or certain insect venoms.

The treatment typically involves administering gradually increasing doses of the allergen to the patient. This can be done in several ways. Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT), often referred to as allergy shots, involves regular injections of small amounts of the allergen under the skin. Another method is sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), where the allergen is given in tablet or liquid form under the tongue. For certain severe allergies, like venom allergies, emergency injections of epinephrine are also a critical part of management and may be preceded by desensitization.

Siedätyshoidoissa is a long-term therapy, often lasting for several years. It is prescribed and supervised by allergists or immunologists. The process begins with a build-up phase where the allergen dose is slowly increased until a maintenance dose is reached. This maintenance dose is then continued for an extended period. While it can significantly reduce allergy symptoms, improve quality of life, and potentially prevent the development of new allergies or asthma, it is not always a permanent cure. Common side effects can include localized reactions at the injection site or mild allergic symptoms, but these are generally manageable.