In July, United Allergy Services was featured in a story on mySA.com. The first section of the article, titled “How immunotherapy is changing lives for people with allergies”, looks at the allergy epidemic in America:

“Allergies pose a genuine health risk beyond stuffy noses and itchy, watery eyes. Those with intense allergic symptoms find their quality of life drastically affected, leading to missed school and work days, or even emergency room visits. Severe allergy sufferers may experience intense congestion, sneezing, hives or eczema, plus difficulty breathing. Of the 26 million Americans who suffer from asthma, around 60% have allergic asthma, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, meaning that the serious, life-threatening respiratory distress of asthma is triggered by allergic reactions to pollen and other substances.”

The article goes on to explain the history of allergen immunotherapy and how it can still play a role in bridging the gap in allergy care:

“More than a century later, only 20% of allergy sufferers see an allergy specialist. And those that do must stick to a regimented schedule of frequent in-office visits for treatment for it to be effective. Now, innovation in allergy immunotherapy means patients can be tested by their general practitioner instead of seeking out a specialist, and then conduct their own treatment at home. That makes it more convenient to not only seek treatment but also stay committed to the immunotherapy protocol as it helps their bodies build up resistance to the allergens that impact their lives. At-home immunotherapy allows allergy sufferers to treat themselves over time.”

The piece closes with a look at the efficacy of UAS’s treatment program, including a quote from one patient whose quality of life has benefited from immunotherapy:

“Tiffany Conner of North Carolina says, ‘I have lived with allergies my entire life and now I have almost no symptoms. Going through at-home immunotherapy treatment was the best decision I could have made.'”

You can read the entire story at mySA.com.