How Rush Therapy Speeds Up Your Defenses to Allergies

Who doesn’t love summer? The sun is out, birds are chirping, and you don’t have to wear several layers of clothes just to leave your house. However, summer isn’t always so fun for people who have seasonal allergies.

Suffering through constant fits of sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose can make enjoying the warm weather almost impossible. The good news is that rush therapy provides a quick fix that lets you enjoy the summer months and beyond.

At Advanced Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Center PA in San Antonio and Schertz, Texas, Dr. Patricia Gomez-Dinger, a board-certified allergist, uses rush therapy to help people who have severe allergies speed up their body’s defenses.

Here, she explains how the treatment works and how you can use it to reclaim your summer.

What is rush therapy?

Rush therapy is an accelerated form of immunotherapy. Unlike traditional immunotherapy, this treatment builds up your tolerance to allergens more quickly. 

When you receive an allergy shot, it can take months to see results. Rush therapy, on the other hand, shortens the process; you may notice an improvement in your symptoms in weeks instead of months.

How does rush therapy work?

Rush therapy is an accelerated form of immunotherapy, but it works similarly to the longer-term approach. It exposes you to gradually increasing doses of the allergen in a controlled medical setting. 

Before starting rush therapy, Dr. Gomez-Dinger may prescribe some medications like antihistamines and corticosteroids to reduce the risk of having any adverse reactions.

What to expect from this treatment

Dr. Gomez-Dinger administers multiple injections over a single day or several successive days during your treatment. She carefully calculates the dose of the allergen in each shot and increases it with each session.

After every injection, she monitors you closely for any adverse reactions. Once the rush phase is complete, you receive regular shots over an extended period to ensure your allergy symptoms continue to improve.

Benefits of rush therapy

Rush therapy's most significant advantage over other allergy treatments is its speed of action. You can expect to experience considerable relief just a few weeks after treatment.

Rush therapy is also convenient for people who don’t have time for several visits to the clinic. Your treatment will be well underway in just a few visits.

Rush therapy also helps you build a long-term resistance to your allergens, potentially reducing your need for medications over time.

Getting rush therapy at Advanced Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Center PA could be the answer if you're looking for a quick and effective solution for severe allergies. Request an appointment with us online or call the office nearest you today.