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ALLERGY DROPS: BEYOND SYMPTOM RELIEF

(Immunotherapy)

Experience relief with Allergy drops

If you are one of the more than 50 million Americans that suffer from allergies then you understand the daily struggle. Your headaches, itchy eyes, cough, and breathing problems are all symptoms that something is wrong. Allergy medications help control these symptoms, but what if it was possible to move beyond symptom control and start treating your underlying allergies?

Allergy drops are an immunotherapy treatment plan designed to gradually reduce your sensitivity to certain allergens. For appropriately selected patients, allergy drops may help reduce certain allergy symptoms over time. Long-term allergy treatment options are available right here in Arlington, Virginia and surrounding communities. See whether allergy drops may be appropriate for you.

Living in the Allergy Capital

Mild temperatures and beautiful landscapes can also contribute to a very high pollen count, according to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation. Our community reports high levels of dependence on allergy medication to manage the relentless and irritating symptoms of allergy patients year-round.

Are you one of the unlucky residents of VA whose allergy symptoms keep getting in the way of your life here? Do you find your symptoms leave you exhausted, unable to focus, and prevent you from enjoying life to the fullest? Do you depend on constantly taking allergy medications to control these symptoms? If so, you may want to experience the freedom that comes from treating your underlying allergy issues.

Let our professional team at Capitol Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy Centers help you take control of your allergies with a treatment plan that gives you long-term relief without the inconvenience. Find out what allergy drops can do for you.

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Immunotherapy Options: Allergy Drops & Allergy Shots

Immunotherapy is not new; it has been used for more than a century to help treat allergies. It works by slowly exposing the body’s immune system to trace amounts of the unique allergens that you are allergic to. As the body gets used to these substances, the immune system may learn to respond to them differently and allergic reactions may be reduced. Responses vary from patient to patient, and your provider can discuss what to expect in your case.

An immunotherapy treatment plan is fully customized to your allergies. A comprehensive plan is developed based on your detailed allergy testing and your unique profile. This plan is developed to address the allergens identified in your testing.

Once your allergies are known, you have the option to choose from two immunotherapy treatment plans: allergy shots or allergy drops. For appropriately selected patients, both shots and drops may help reduce certain allergy symptoms over time. You can discuss with your provider which option may best fit your needs.

  • Allergy Shots deliver the treatment solution through a small injection that is performed in the doctor’s office weekly. These shots are administered under close medical supervision.

  • Allergy Drops are an alternative that uses a small drop of liquid under the tongue rather than a shot. Drops are self-administered at home, at the office, or any place that is convenient for you, following your provider’s instructions.

Currently, there are no subcutaneous (shots) or sublingual immunotherapy options for food allergies. For appropriately selected patients, both allergy drops and allergy shots may help reduce certain allergy symptoms over time.

are allergy drops or shots more effective?

The answer depends on you. Allergy shots and allergy drops are immunotherapy treatment options that may be appropriate for certain patients. The right treatment plan is the one that meets your individual needs. Our professional team will answer your questions and help you decide which treatment plan fits your goals and lifestyle.

As allergy drops become more available, more patients are reporting high levels of satisfaction in their sublingual immunotherapy reviews. Some patients appreciate the flexibility that allergy drops can bring to their allergy treatment plan. Here are some of the reasons why allergy drops may work for you:

  • You choose the location
  • You choose the time
  • You avoid the needle
  • You control your schedule
  • You manage your allergies on your terms
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allergy drops: putting you in control of your allergy treatment

Allergies make life difficult because the symptoms that accompany them impact every part of your life. Whether you are awake or asleep, your allergy symptoms make it difficult to breathe, see, smell, taste, and enjoy all that life has to offer. Symptom control often becomes the priority for allergy sufferers, but symptom control through medication is far from perfect. Over-the-counter medications sometimes manage symptoms, but never provide total relief.

Allergy drops put you in control of your treatment plan and are designed to gradually reduce your sensitivity to certain allergens, which may help improve symptoms over time.

Allergy relief from sublingual immunotherapy

Allergy drops remove all of the barriers to lasting allergy relief. Allergy shots are effective, but the scheduling demands and discomfort often keep patients away. With allergy drops, you will experience:

  • Comfort - no needles are required. A simple liquid treatment solution is placed under the tongue and allowed to sit for 1 - 2 minutes before swallowing.

  • Convenience - no need to miss work or school. You can deliver your allergy drop treatments at a place and time that is convenient for you.

  • Cost - Allergy drops cost are comparable to allergy shots. Some patients may find allergy drops more cost-effective when considering convenience and travel time.

Allergy drops are self-administered, so treatment does not require scheduling your life around weekly office visits. Your provider can discuss whether this approach is appropriate for you.

breathe free and say goodbye to allergies!

When it comes to your unique allergies trust the professionals at Capitol Breathe Free Allergy and Sinus Centers. We will work with you to understand your individual allergy profile, listen to your long-term goals, and develop a solution that works for you. From comprehensive allergy testing to individualized allergy treatment, our board-certified medical professionals will put our expertise into action.

With allergy drops, you can live in the allergy capital without being captive to your symptoms. Call us today and let’s work together to get beyond symptom relief and work toward allergy relief.

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