my child needs 3 allergy shots a week?

Question

my child has asthma and .allergies . he has been on xopenex since 2 years of age he is also on zyrtex, singulair, advair and nasonex. they tested him and he is at # 5 on the scale 6 being the worst. they want him to start 3 shots a week but the side effects because he has asthma can cause severe complications. is there alternative procedures for his allergies . other than the shots is there alternative doctors in texas

i am not taking him to get the shots till i find out something a better way, when i had allergy shots it was just one, this doesnt sound right to me. i have always followed my gut and when it comes to my child i will do whatever it takes to protect him. thank you to any responseds to this question its greatly appreciated

Answer 1

Allergic Rhinitis and Sinusitis

http://www.aaaai.org/sitemap.stm (site map)
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=18 (site map)
http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/treatments/alt-ther/nasal-wash.aspx (nasal wash technique…alternative therapy)
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/1900/1948.asp?index=8610 (allergy overview..the Cleveland clinic)
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/allergy-shots/AA00017 (allergy shots…the Mayo clinic)
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=18&cont=232 (immunotherapy)
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/gallery/rhinitissinusitis.asp (homepage)
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/whatisallergytesting.stm (what is allergy testing)
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/rhinitis.stm (tips for rhinitis..treatments)
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/sinusitis.stm (tips for sinusitis)
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=18&cont=240 (sinus problems)
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/resources/easy_reader/rhinitis.pdf (allergic rhinitis)
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/resources/fastfacts/allergic_rhinitis.stm (allergic rhinitis)
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=18&cont=239 (rhinitis and sinusitis)
http://www.aaaai.org/ar/working_vol2/001.asp (causes of rhinitis)
http://www.aaaai.org/physref/ (find an allergist or immunologist in your area)
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/resources/rgce/rhinitis.asp (how referral can help rhinitis)
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/resources/rgce/sinusitis.asp (how referral can help sinusitis)
http://www.aaaai.org/nab/indoor_allergies.stm (indoor allergies)
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=18 (indoor allergies)
http://www.aaaai.org/nab/index.cfm?p=faq (frequently asked questions about allergies)
http://www.aaaai.org/nab/index.cfm?p=pollen (pollen and mold counts for your area)
http://www.aaaai.org/media/photos_graphics/nab.stm (plant and pollen photo gallery)
http://www.aaaai.org/nab/index.cfm?p=pollution_resources (air pollution websites)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/allergy.html (medline plus allergies)
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/whatisallergytesting.stm (allergy testing RAST test)
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/allergy-tests/AA00023 (allergy test, mayo clinic)
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/allergy-medications/AA00037 (allergy treatments, mayo clinic)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_47761.html (mediterranean diet in childhood may ward off allergies)
http://www.medem.com/MedLB/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZ4H568I6C&sub_cat=129 (headaches and allergies)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/allergiestodustmites/htm/index.htm (allergies to house dust mites)
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=18&cont=236 (pet allergies)
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pet-allergy/DS00859 (pet allergies..mayo clinic)
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=18&cont=234 (mold allergies)
http://www.fda.gov/womens/getthefacts/allergies.html (allergies and hay fever..FDA)
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=19&cont=267 (ragweed allergies)
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=18&cont=227 (cochroach allergies)
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=18&cont=230 (holiday allergies)
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=18&cont=222 (air filters)
http://www.rhinitisweb.co.uk/article6.html (rhinitis web)

Answer 2

I had three allergy shots per week when I was on shots. They split up the vials so they can tell if he reacts to a certain one. However, when I had the shots, I went once per week and got all three shots at once.

Answer 3

my son gets a allergy shot once a week.
he is also on Zyrtec, singular and nasonex.
try honey, locally produced honey.
all those bees are picking up all that
pollen around your house. if you take one teaspoon a day is like one allergy shot. that's the advice we got.

Answer 4

get another doctor to look at him before you start anything else, please go and ask someone else, I'm an RN and I'm telling you for your won good, that just don't sound right.