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.Allergy Drop FAQ |
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What is sublingual immunotherapy? Unlike most allergy drugs – which treat only symptoms – sublingual immunotherapy addresses the underlying causes of allergies. Allergy drops are administered in gradually increasing dosages until the patient develops a tolerance to the allergy-causing substance. What is an antigen? An antigen is an allergy-causing substance. Examples include dust, pollen, mold, insect venom and specific foods such as fish, wheat, corn and eggs. What kind of allergies can be treated with allergy drops? The benefit of sublingual immunotherapy is that a broad range of allergies, including those caused by dust mites, pollen, mold, animals, foods and chemicals can be treated. Is it safe and effective? Sublingual immunotherapy has been used in various parts of the world for 60-plus years. More than 100 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals prove that sublingual treatment is both safe and effective. What are advantages of allergy drops? Compared to traditional injection therapy, allergy drop treatment is more convenient, requires fewer clinic visits and costs less. Most importantly allergy drops are a safe, effective treatment for young children, asthmatics, the highly reactive and those with underlying medical conditions that prevent them from being candidates for injection therapy. Will my medical insurance cover the costs ? Some insurance plans do cover the costs of allergy drops. However many do not, check with your carrier. Where can I get allergy drops? Currently few US physicians offer allergy drops. Interest is growing in the allergy specialty and education and patient demand will have a positive effect. Can my child be treated? Yes! Children from infancy on up can be treated with allergy drops. Because sublingual therapies use carefully measured frequent doses to treat allergic conditions effectively, they are able to treat children early on–enabling them to treat the root cause of the allergy before it develops into other related conditions. The information provided on the Allergychoices site is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or healthcare advice. Nothing contained on Allergychoices and the Asthma and Allergy Physicians of RI/allergyRI.com site is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for consultation with a qualified health professional. |
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