Evaluation of Pain Alleviating Strategies During Allergy Shots (Subcutaneous Immunotherapy): A Randomized Controlled Study (Pain Perception With Allergy Shot Techniques: PPAST)

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Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (allergy injections) is a potentially disease-modifying therapy that is effective for the treatment of allergic rhinitis/conjunctivitis, allergic asthma and stinging insect hypersensitivity. Pain, which results from the irritation of nearby nerves is a common concern of patients, particularly in children, during or after the injections. This can be a stressful and negative experience for the children. There are various techniques available to minimize pain in general. However, there is a lack of published research on how to use these techniques in children receiving allergy injections. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of the standard of care method (Ethyl Chloride/Pain Ease Spray) and three non-pharmacological pain control devices (Buzzy Bee® I, Buzzy Bee II and Shot Blocke®r) in decreasing the perception of pain during subcutaneous allergy injection in a pediatric allergy/immunology clinic setting.

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