The Only Treatment Used to Cure Allergies is _____________

Question

The only treatment used to cure allergies is _____________.
A)epinephrine
B)antibiotics
C)desensitization
D)sensitization

Accepted Answer

The only treatment that can potentially cure allergies is desensitization (also known as immunotherapy). This involves exposing the patient to gradually increasing doses of the allergen over a period of time in order to help the immune system become less reactive to it. Epinephrine is used as an emergency treatment for severe allergic reactions, but it does not cure allergies. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections and have no effect on allergies. Sensitization refers to the process of becoming allergic to a substance, and is not a treatment option.