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What Is Allergy Immunotherapy, and Does It Work?
Allergy medications not doing the job this season? Experts explain why allergy immunotherapy may be the newest answer to ...
Allergen immunotherapy (AIT)-induced anaphylaxis is rare and more likely to result from subcutaneous vs sublingual immunotherapy (SCIT vs SLIT).
In addition to traditional asthma treatments, consider asking a doctor about sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). This treatment is taken orally, under the tongue, and is sometimes called “allergy ...
Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT): A newer option, SLIT involves placing allergen tablets under the tongue. It must be started several months before allergy season begins. Tablets work similarly to ...
Studies suggest that allergic rhinitis is the most common allergic condition ...
Treatment doesn't have to involve shots either. Sublingual immunotherapy, which involves placing small wafers under the tongue, is another option for specific allergens like grass, ragweed ...