The Sublingual Drop Program: Would you like to treat the cause of your allergies…not just the symptoms? Your child has been identified as a candidate for allergy drops – also known as sublingual immunotherapy. Allergy drops work like allergy shots, slowly desensitizing you to your allergies, but they’re delivered under the tongue in a drop form that you can safely take at home. Allergy drops can safely and effectively treat a broad range of allergies, including pollens, dander and other environmental allergies as well as foods, mold and chemical sensitivities. Step One: Evaluation and Testing Based on your exam and allergy history, we will order a series of blood tests to identify which allergens are affecting you. Results of the tests will be available for your return visit in two-three weeks, at which time we will review your treatment plan. Step Two: Your Treatment Plan Based on your history, physical exam and test results, a treatment plan will be developed for you that includes prescribing custom-formulated allergy drops. We might also recommend environmental changes and medication for symptom relief, however most patients who take allergy drops find that their need for medication decreases soon after allergy drop therapy begins. Step Three: Receive Your Allergy Drops Within two weeks your allergy drops will be ready for you to pick up. We will demonstrate how to take the drops and answer any questions you might have about your treatment plan. Step Four: Time and Consistency Now it’s up to you. Take your drops every day as instructed. Some patients feel symptom relief in just a few weeks, but some may need more time to notice a difference. The key to successful allergy drop therapy is consistency – taking your drops every day as instructed – to keep your immune system stimulated and provide the most benefit. As you notice improvement, keep taking your drops. We will monitor your progress and adjust your dosage occasionally as you become more desensitized. Even though you may not be experiencing symptoms, it’s important that you complete the entire course of treatment to ensure that you receive all the long-term benefits of your treatment. Most patients find their treatment takes 3-5 years until complete. Step 5: Return Visits In three months, we will want you to return so we can check on your progress. We may want to retest you to see whether you’re ready to have your dose adjusted to a higher strength. We will ask that you return again in approximately six months after that, depending upon the severity of your allergies. You can call us to reorder drops during that time and Allergy Choices will mail them directly to you at home. We look forward to allergy symptom relief, but more importantly, improved immune function. |
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