Allergy Prevention

Nearly 60 million Americans suffer from allergies yet fewer than three percent of allergic individuals are currently undergoing immunotherapy. Sublingual (under the tongue)  allergy drops is an effective allergy treatment method that uses the same antigens found in allergy shots but without the associated shot discomfort and inconvenience.

There are many benefits to consider with allergy drop treatment including the convenience of taking immunotherapy at home and the reduced need for allergy medications.

How do allergy drops work?

Allergy drops work similar to allergy shots by delivering a slowly increasing dose of physician-prescribed antigen that builds the body’s tolerance to the allergens that cause your allergy symptoms. The differences is that the drops are placed under the tongue. Research shows these cells are a friendlier and more effective route for long-term tolerance, making this treatment ideal for people who can’t tolerate or don’t respond to allergy shots. Treatment for most patients lasts between three to five years, depending upon severity of allergies and patient compliance.

What are the advantages of allergy drops?

There are many advantages to allergy drops including:

Lower cost, fewer office visits. Allergy drops are usually more affordable and require fewer office visits after your initial testing – typically only 2 visits the first year, and once or twice a year thereafter.

More convenient, fewer medications. You can take allergy drops at home. There are no painful shots.  Most patients find they need less allergy medications to control symptoms after beginning allergy drops.

More healthy days. The end benefit is simply feeling better. Patients typically report fewer clinic visits for allergy-related issues, and less time lost from work and school.

Who can benefit from allergy drops?

Although most people who suffer from allergies and related illnesses can benefit from allergy drops, they are especially helpful for people who can’t tolerate or don’t respond to allergy shots, including:

• Infants and children
• Highly sensitive patients
• Patients with chronic conditions including sinusitis
• Patients with chronic allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma