Desensitization therapy for INDOOR & OUTDOOR allergens: Pollens, Cockroach, Molds, Dust Mites, & Pet Dander
Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is a treatment for the management of seasonal & perennial allergies, and asthma.
SLIT is self-administered by the patient, by placing varying concentrations of highly purified allergen extracts under the tongue – allergy immunotherapy without shots.
SLIT is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and allergy specialists throughout the world as a viable alternative to allergy shots.
SLIT is a valuable therapy for healthcare providers that are interested in offering their allergy and asthma patients an efficacious, safe, and cost-effective immunotherapy option.
How does SLIT compare with conventional allergy medications?
SLIT (sublingual immunotherapy) is a treatment for allergies and asthma, where patients are orally administered small doses of substances to which they are allergic (allergens). The dosage of allergens is gradually increased over time – just enough to stimulate the immune system, but not enough to cause a full-blown allergic reaction.
Conventional allergy medications, such as antihistamines and inhaled/topical steroids, are designed to temporarily mask allergy symptoms, and require life-long use. The cost of these medications is substantial and may have long-term side-effects.
In Contrast, the process of SLIT treats the underlying cause of allergy and/or asthma symptoms. SLIT desensitizes or “re-educates” the body’s immune system so that it does not overreact to allergens from natural exposure, thereby reducing/elimination allergy symptoms, and the long-term need for allergy medication.
Which types of allergies can be treated with Immunotherapy?
The most common allergies that are treated with SLIT include Allergic Rhinitis (Hay fever), Water/Itchy Eyes, Asthma , Chronic Sinus Infections, and Chronic Cough.
SLIT vs. Allergy Shots
SLIT is preferable for most allergy and asthma sufferers due to its convenience , and overall lower cost.
If our office can be of any further assistance in helping to diagnose and treat allergies and asthma, please feel free to contact our office at (520) 297-9664.