Learn About Allergy Drops
What Are Allergy Drops?
Allergy drops are a form of sublingual therapy (also known as SLIT) and they are an alternative way to receive allergy serum. Allergy serum is mixed from extracts of the things that have been proven to be the trigger of allergy symptoms during allergy testing.
How Do They Work?
After you have been allergy tested, our allergist will determine which substances (i.e. dust, pet dander, pollen, etc.) trigger your allergies. He will then prescribe a serum that treats your specific allergies.
Then you simply place the prescribed number of drops under your tongue each day. It’s that easy! NO shots. NO monthly trips to the doctor!
Allergy drops work so effectively because the specialized cells beneath your tongue have been proven to absorb and deliver medication faster to your immune system. Over time, as the serum builds up in your body, your immune system is actually modified and your body “learns” to tolerate the substances that trigger your allergies.
Ultimately, allergy drops have the potential to train your body to block your allergy symptoms BEFORE they start… meaning NO MORE ALLERGIES!
Who Is a Candidate For Allergy Drops?
Anyone who suffers from allergies is a candidate for allergy drops. Because they are so safe and easy to administer, they are a perfect solution for:
- Young children
- Adults and children who can’t tolerate needles
- Busy adults
- Severe asthmatics
- Patients with multiple allergies
- Patients with mold allergies
- Patients with chronic sinus conditions
Other Advantages of Allergy Drops
Compliance – Since you administer them yourself, you can take them at home or on trips… so you’re far less likely to miss a dose.
Effectiveness – With time, allergy drops control your symptoms better, and many people can decrease OR ELIMINATE their use of prescription allergy medications altogether.
Convenience – Which means fewer doctor visits. Because shots are given at home, you’ll probably only need to make a trip to the doctor’s office a few times a year, rather than weekly, as is usually the case when starting allergy shots.