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sublingual drops
Overview
What Is Sublingual Immunotherapy?
Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is an effective alternative to traditional allergy shots, allowing patients to treat allergies without injections. Rather than receive a shot at the doctor’s office, patients place small doses of an allergen under the tongue at home to boost tolerance to the substance and reduce symptoms. Our allergy clinics in Santa Monica and Torrance, CA, provide sublingual immunotherapy, offering patients in Los Angeles a convenient way to manage their allergies.
Am I a Good Candidate for Sublingual Immunotherapy?
Allergy immunotherapy is used to help patients who cannot tolerate or get adequate relief from traditional allergy medications. Any patient with allergies is a candidate for sublingual immunotherapy. Often, sublingual immunotherapy patients prefer the convenience of using the drops at home rather than making regular doctor’s office visits for shots.
Types Of Allergies That Can Be Treated With Sublingual Allergy Drops
Generally, each allergy drop/tablet is used to treat a single allergen. Currently, four allergens can be treated with sublingual immunotherapy:
benefits
What Are The Benefits Of Allergy Drops?
Allergy drops in Los Angeles offer numerous advantages for individuals seeking allergy relief.
Here are some key benefits:
Convenient
- They are done at home on your schedule
- No weekly doctor’s visit
- No shots – Great for kids!
Effective
- Clinically proven results comparable to traditional allergy shots
Enhanced Sleep Quality
- Minimal side effects
- Suitable for most patients, including children
FAQs for Sublingual Immunotherapy
Answers to common questions about FAQs for Sublingual Immunotherapy for treating allergy conditions.
How long does it take for slit allergy drops to work?
Allergy symptoms typically improve within a few months of starting allergy drops, but full benefits may take a year or more as resistance to allergens gradually builds. Most patients take drops every three to seven days for three years, leading to minimal symptoms, though many will need another course after two to three years as symptoms can return.
Is sublingual immunotherapy safe?
Yes, sublingual immunotherapy is considered safe. Numerous clinical trials and surveys over the last twenty years have demonstrated its safety and shown it to be as clinically effective as traditional allergy shots.
Why Daneshrad
See the Best ENT Doctor for Sublingual Immunotherapy in Los Angeles
Serving patients across Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Torrance, and surrounding areas, including Venice, Marina Del Rey, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu, Dr. Daneshrad is the go-to expert for sublingual immunotherapy for allergies. As the top ENT in Los Angeles, our office has the experience and expertise to provide these drops for maximum efficacy for your allergies.
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