Desensitization, allergy definition - medical term
Stimulation of the immune system with gradually
increasing doses of the substances to which a person is allergic, the aim being
to modify or stop the allergy "war" (by reducing the strength of the IgE and its
effect on the mast cells). This form of treatment is very effective for allergies
to pollen, mites, cats, and especially stinging insects (e.g., bees, hornets, yellowjackets,
wasps, velvet ants, fire ants). Allergy immunotherapy usually takes 6 months to
a year to become effective and shots (injections) are usually required for 3-5 years.
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