FAQ: Allergy Drops AKA Sublingual Immunotherapy
If you experience itchy eyes, congestion, runny nose and sneezing after visiting The Atlanta Botanical Garden, you may be looking for a long-term solution. Allergy drops, also known as sublingual immunotherapy, might be the answer. If you have questions about this allergy treatment option, we review information you need to know below. What Are Allergy…
Allergy Shots or Drops? What’s the Difference?
If you’ve tried everything to stop your allergies from flaring up when you walk through Wildwood Park, it may be time to ask your allergist about immunotherapy. This type of treatment can help build immunity to allergens over time and is offered in a couple of different forms. Namely allergy shots and allergy drops. How…
How Long Does Sublingual Immunotherapy Take to Work?
Sublingual immunotherapy, more commonly known as allergy drops, is a long-term treatment for allergies. It’s an alternative to subcutaneous immunotherapy, or allergy shots, that is growing increasingly popular. Below we review everything you need to know about sublingual immunotherapy, including how long it takes to provide relief. How Does Sublingual Immunotherapy Work? Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT)…
3 Common Allergy Myths
Allergies affect millions of people in the US every year. Despite their prevalence, there are still a few common myths about allergies. Some of which may be impacting your choices when it comes to treating your allergy symptoms. #1. You Can’t Get Allergies as an Adult Unfortunately, this is not true. While the majority of…
Can Immunotherapy Help Reduce Dust Mite Allergies?
Do you feel itchy and sneezy after making a trip up to your attic or when cleaning your house? If so, you may be allergic to dust mites. Recent research has found immunotherapy to be an effective treatment for dust mite allergies. We review the study below. What Is Immunotherapy? Immunotherapy is a long-term solution…
Tips for Relief from Cat Related Allergies
Your daughter just adopted a cat from The Atlanta Humane Society. She’s thrilled. Your grandkids are thrilled. They can’t wait for you to visit. The only problem? You are allergic to cats. If you have found yourself in a situation where someone you love has a cat, but you are allergic, fear not. There are…
Can Allergies Be the Cause of Frequent Ear Infections?
Do you experience chronic ear infections? Do you also suffer from allergies? It turns out, the two conditions can be closely linked. We review this link as well as how to find relief below. How Do Allergies Cause Ear Infections? The Eustachian tubes are passageways between the middle ears and the back of the throat….
How Oral Immunotherapy May Help Your Child’s Peanut Allergy
Peanut allergies affect approximately 2% of children, or about 1.5 million people ages 17 and younger, in the U.S. For many of these children, the effects of exposure to peanuts are life-threatening. In most cases, peanut allergies are life-long. Fortunately, a recent study found that peanut oral immunotherapy can desensitize children to this allergen. About…
How to Manage Winter Allergies
Many people think of allergies as only a problem during the spring and summer months, but the truth is allergies can affect you year-round. The difference between spring/summer allergies and winter allergies is that in the sunny seasons, you’re more likely to be affected by outdoor allergens, while during winter months the culprits are more…
Nightshades: What They Are and How to Know if You’re Allergic
Nightshades are a family of foods and spices packed with nutrients. Some common nightshades include: Eggplant Tomatoes Potatoes Bell peppers Hot peppers Paprika Chili pepper flakes Nightshades have a bad reputation in certain diet communities for contributing to inflammation. However, there is little evidence to support this theory. If you’re avoiding nightshades because of this…
