One of the safest, most convenient ways to treat the cause of your allergies is with custom sublingual immunotherapy, or allergy drops. Allergy drops can train your body to tolerate the things that cause your allergic reactions. Learn more about allergy drops in this video.
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Based on your allergy test, medical history and exam, your provider will prescribe drops tailored to your allergies and level of sensitivity that make up your unique allergy fingerprint. With custom drops delivered to the area under your tongue, which has the largest number of specialized tolerance building dendritic cells in your body, allergens are introduced in a way that helps your body safely build tolerance.
How do I use Allergy Drops?
You'll receive treatment in a pump dispenser that delivers a precise metered dose based on your unique prescription. To take your first dose, remove the safety clip. Prime the pump by firmly pressing down two to three times until a drop is released. Now your pump is ready to use. To take your dose, hook the pump over your bottom teeth and press firmly to release the full dose. Wait 20 to 30 seconds, the length of the ABC song, and swallow.
When do I take Allergy Drops?
Research shows that taking a precise dose three times a day every day provides better, faster and longer lasting results that stimulate tolerance without creating symptoms. Most patients take doses during their morning routine, after school, work, or mid-day and just before bedtime. If you miss a dose during the day, take two before bedtime. Food and inhalant drops can be taken at the same time. Ask your provider for any specific dosing instructions including those for preseasonal or multiple treatments. Your dispenser holds enough treatment to last 90 days. Before increasing your dose strength, your provider may request a follow-up exam and tests.
The 3 Phases of Retraining Allergy Tolerance
Retraining your body's allergy tolerance follows three phases. In phase one, you may begin to feel better. As symptoms decrease in phase two, your body takes steps towards changing your allergen tolerance. If you're tempted to stop treatment because you feel better, don't. Continue through all three phases so your body learns long-term tolerance. This typically takes three to five years, but more complex allergies may take longer.
Congratulations!
You're on your way to taking control of your allergies with precision allergy treatment.
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