Sublingual is the medical term for "under the tongue." Immunotherapy is a type of preventative treatment for an allergic response to allergens such as pollens, dust mites, molds, and animal dander. Immunotherapy treats the underlying cause of the allergic reaction while decongestants and antihistamines only treat the symptoms. Immunotherapy involves administering gradually increasing doses of the allergen to the allergic patient. The gradual introduction of the allergens induces a natural immunity or tolerance. This reduces the patient's allergic reactions without medications.
Until recently, the only way to administer these doses in the United States was by injections or allergy shots at the doctor's office.
Sublingual Immunotherapy is an injection-free procedure that offers the patients the freedom to treat their allergies on their schedules in their homes.
- What are the advantages of Sublingual Immunotherapy compared to traditional Allergy treatments?
- How does the process work?
- Are there any side effects to the procedure?
- Are there any side effects to the treatment?
- What about taste?
- How soon after a treatment can I eat or drink?
- How often do I have to administer the procedure?
- How long will the delivered procedure kit last?
- What happens when I'm close to running out of my procedure kit?
- How long does it take to get the results from the testing?
- Once I get my evaluation testing done, how long does it take to obtain my sublingual immunotherapy kit?
- How do I handle/store the sublingual immunotherapy kit?
- What happens if the sublingual immunotherapy bottle(s) are not refrigerated for an extended period of time?
- How long will I have to receive sublingual immunotherapy?
- What type of allergies can be treated?
- What types of allergies cannot be treated?
- Are there any drugs that could prohibit me from receiving sublingual immunotherapy?
- Can I pick up my sublingual immunotherapy kit?
- How do I pay for the procedure?
- What credit cards does Allergy & Asthma Specialists accept?
- Is there a minimum age for treatment?
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