“No Shot” Allergy Treatment
Welcome to a new era in treating allergies!
This and the following pages will provide you insight into a new way to treat the causes of allergies, not just the symptoms.
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Allergy Shots |
Allergy Drops |
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Method of Administration |
Shot in the Arm(s) |
A Drop Under the Tongue |
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Insurance Coverage |
Yes (excluding co-pays and pre-existing conditions) |
Not for actual drops (about $10-14 per week) |
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Risk of Anaphylaxis |
Small |
None Reported |
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Adverse Reactions |
Multiple (Swelling, Itching, Hayfever, etc.) |
Rare: Nausea, Itching/Swelling/Tingling in the Mouth |
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Physician Visit Required? |
Weekly for Years |
Every 3-12 Months |
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Allergy Testing Required |
Yes (every 1-3 years as needed) |
Yes (every 1-3 years as needed) |
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Insurance Coverage for Allergy Testing |
Yes for Most Insurances |
Yes (but usually not more than 1 per year; check with your carrier) |
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Contraindications? |
Yes (beta-blockers, history of anaphylaxis, young children, infants; severe asthmatics in our practice) |
Infants |
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Duration of Treatment |
3-5+ years |
3-5+ years |
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Treatment Frequency |
Every 1 to 4 weeks |
Daily (one drop 3 times a day) |
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Treatment Location |
Physician Office on Build-Up; Home on Maintenance |
Home |
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FDA Approved? |
Yes |
Off-Label use of same antigens used for allergy shots |
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Effective? |
Yes |
Yes |
