Abstract
Immunotherapy by means of allergy shots alters your immune system in several ways. First, the shots stimulate your production of the immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody that is specific for the allergen contained in the allergy extracts. This antibody blocks the normally inhaled allergens from attaching to your sensitized mast cells. Consequently, the mast cells cannot release histamine and other mediators of your allergic response. Additionally, the quantities of secreted gamma globulin (both IgG and IgA) are increased in your nasal passages.
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Schultz, N.D., Giannini, A.V., Chang, T.T., Wong, D.C. (1994). Allergy Shots. In: The Best Guide to Allergy. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-0307-0_7
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