Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is used to ease symptoms caused by known allergens, such as animal dander. The problem allergen is injected under the skin. More will be injected at each visit. Over time, this can make the person less apt to have problems from the allergen. It can also lower the need for medicine. It is helpful for people who do not respond to medicine. It can also help those who use more than 1 medicine. The process takes 3 to 5 years.
Sublingual immunotherapy may also be used. The allergen is put under the tongue instead.
Counseling
Counseling that can help people cope better. One type is cognitive behavioral therapy. It can lead to better asthma control and fewer attacks.
References
Acute asthma exacerbation in children. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/acute-asthma-exacerbation-in-children. Accessed May 9, 2022.
Asthma exacerbation in adults and adolescents. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/asthma-exacerbation-in-adults-and-adolescents. Accessed May 9, 2022.
Asthma in adults and adolescents. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/asthma-in-adults-and-adolescents. Accessed May 9, 2022.
Chronic asthma in children. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/chronic-asthma-in-children. Accessed May 9, 2022.
2022 Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) global strategy for asthma management and prevention. Available at: https://ginasthma.org/gina-reports. Accessed May 9, 2022
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD
- Update Date: 05/09/2022