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 why allergy drops >
Sublingual immunotherapy treatment is similar to injection therapy,
with a few unique additions.
| Sublingual immunotherapy
treatment is similar to injection therapy, with a few unique additions.
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Testing & Evaluation
Our first step is to confirm which allergies are present and how
severe they are. Patient history plays a large role here. Skin testing is used
to confirm suspected allergies. We often use intradermal skin tests to help the
physician assess how severe the allergy may be. In vitro (blood) testing may be
used to identify food and inhalant allergies.
Environmental
Control
Once allergies are confirmed, we help patients find ways
to avoid allergens by suggesting changes in diet and lifestyle when possible.
Pharmacology
To help reduce symptoms, you might
be prescribed medications, such as non-sedating antihistamines and nose sprays.
As treatment continues, most patients find their need for medication decreases.
Immunotherapy
Allergy drops, customized for the
patient's specific allergies, helps alter the disease state so that eventually,
allergic reactions are no longer a problem. With allergy drops, patients are
able to be treated at home. Your physician will monitor your progress
throughout your care. Several antigens may be in one vial. Possible treatment
regimens include:
- Preseasonal treatment.
This is a quick build up of
antigen weeks prior to an "allergy season." Treatment continues during the
season using a maintenance dose. Common treatments are for spring grasses,
trees and ragweed.
- Threshold dosing.
Allergies to dust, molds and
foods require an ongoing build up of antigen, followed by a maintenance or
threshold dose schedule.
- Anaphylaxis Treatment.
This is, of course a very
careful and slow treatment guided by in vitro specific IgE levels (blood
testing) or intradermal skin testing. Doses are increased only when we see
sensitivity to the allergen decrease. To ensure your safety, the first dose is
given in our office.
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