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Custom Allergy Drops (SLIT)
Sublingual immunotherapy drops formulated to your specific allergens — at-home, needle-free.
$149 one-time setup
Overview
Allergy drops, also known as sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), involve placing allergen extracts under the tongue to build tolerance. This convenient at-home treatment offers an alternative to allergy shots for certain allergens.
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description
Customized allergen extracts in liquid form
available
Various allergens based on patient's specific sensitivities
dosing
Daily administration, typically started in medical setting
advantages
Customized to patient's specific allergies, flexible dosing, convenient at-home use
candidates
ideal
- Patients with confirmed allergies to available allergens
- Those who prefer home administration over office visits
- Patients unable to commit to regular office visits for shots
- Those with needle phobia
- Patients with good adherence to daily medications
considerations
- Must be able to hold medication under tongue for required time
- Need to avoid eating/drinking for specified time after dose
- First dose must be given in medical setting
- Regular follow-up appointments still required
adherence
importance
Critical for effectiveness - missed doses reduce benefit
requirements
- Daily administration at consistent time
- Hold under tongue for 1-2 minutes or longer
- Avoid eating or drinking for 5-10 minutes after
- Do not swallow immediately
- Keep regular follow-up appointments
safety
side Effects
- Local reactions: mouth itching, throat irritation (common)
- Usually mild and resolve with continued use
- Rare systemic reactions (much less common than with shots)
precautions
- First dose in medical setting
- Have epinephrine available (especially early in treatment)
- Monitor for any adverse reactions
- Inform provider of any concerns
duration
Typically 3-5 years for optimal benefit, similar to allergy shots
effectiveness
- Effective for specific allergens where SLIT is appropriate
- Convenient at-home administration
- Good option for patients who cannot commit to regular office visits
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