As a result of allergies, your immune system overreacts, treating harmless substances as threats. By introducing small and safe amounts to your body, treating allergies desensitizes you to these triggers. Similarly, to a vaccine, you develop an immunity over time that reduces your allergy symptoms.  Treatment for allergies offers excellent results, even if over-the-counter medications no longer work. As your immune system functions better, your body will be able to fight off allergies, and your allergy symptoms will disappear. In contrast to traditional medications, this approach makes allergy treatments highly effective.  Whereas over-the-counter medications may temporarily mask the symptoms associated with allergies, allergy immunotherapy treats the condition to provide long-term relief.  The use of allergy treatments is also safe for children five years of age and older, as well as for those experiencing severe allergy symptoms all year round. It has even been shown to improve asthma symptoms and skin conditions that are inflammatory, such as eczema. You'll regain a sense of freedom when you undergo allergy treatments as you gain a new immunity and no longer have to practice severe avoidance of allergens. Rather than hiding from allergens or struggling with allergy medications' side effects, you can face every allergy trigger with just a few, if any, symptoms.