Your allergy specialist will develop a treatment plan aimed at identifying allergies, avoiding allergens if possible, and treating the symptoms caused by allergies. Common allergy treatments include nasal rinses to clear nasal passages and decongestants to improve airflow through the nose. Nasal corticosteroid sprays can reduce nasal inflammation and relieve symptoms. Antihistamine medications may also be prescribed to limit your body’s production of histamines that exacerbate allergy symptoms. Some patients may be candidates for immunotherapy to treat allergies. These treatments typically involve a series of allergy shots that help decrease your body’s sensitivity to the allergen. Each injection contains a small amount of the allergen and dosages increase over time. Immunotherapy can be effective for treating allergies to pollen, dust, pet dander, and mold, among others. Your allergy doctor in NYC can recommend which treatments are right for you and can answer any questions you may have.