Avoidance is the best defense against allergies. But if you can’t get away from your allergen, or, more specifically, if you can’t give up your dog, or cat, or gerbil, and your symptoms can’t be helped by over-the-counter medications, see an allergist. For some patients, a custom-made allergy shot can be designed to desensitize you to your four-legged allergen friends.
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