About Allergies: Allergy Shots or Allergy Drops?

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Unlike medications for the treatment of allergies, immunotherapy offers the only potential cure for allergies by changing how the immune system reacts to allergens. Traditional subcutaneous immunotherapy, allergy shots, are given under medical supervision given the potential for severe allergic reactions to occur as a potential side effect. Sublingual immunotherapy, or allergy drops, have been recently offered by some allergists in the United States. Allergy drops, which have been used in Europe for years, have the convenience of being able to be taken at home due to the low rate of side effects. Unfortunately, allergy drops are not yet FDA approved, and therefore not covered by health insurance. Did you make the choice between shots or drops? Which did you choose and why? All About Allergy Shots When medications fail to adequately control allergy symptoms and avoidance of the trigger is not easy or possible, an allergist may recommend immunotherapy or "allergy shots". This treatment consists of a series of injections containing small amounts of the substances to which a person is allergic...Read more All About Allergy Drops Sublingual immunotherapy, or SLIT, is a form of immunotherapy that involves putting drops of allergen extracts under the tongue. Many people refer to this process as "allergy drops," and it is an alternative treatment for allergy shots. This form of immunotherapy has been used for years in Europe, and recently has had increased interest in the United States... Read more Which Should You Choose: Shots vs. Drops Some people may be given a choice between allergy drops and traditional allergy shots. Here are some comparison points between the two different therapies to consider when making a decision... Read more Allergies Ads Allergy Skin Allergies Skin Rashes Allergy Allergies Treatment Cat Allergy Shot Featured Articles Information on the Most Common Allergy Medications Allergy Basics Frequently Asked Questions Nose and Eye Allergies Skin Allergies Asthma and Lung Allergies   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement