Dr John Addleson, who heads up the International Medical group, is a well known and well respected physician who has been practicing on island for over 22 years.

• avoiding known allergens,
• use of medications such as anti-histamines that specifically prevent allergic reactions, steroids that modify the immune system in general, and
• medications such as decongestants that reduce the symptoms. Many of these medications are taken by mouth, though epinephrine, which is used to treat anaphylactic reactions, is injected. Immunotherapy uses injected allergens to desensitize the body's response, and targeted therapy.