Sublingual Immunotherapy
A form of allergy immunotherapy delivered as tablets or drops placed under the tongue to desensitize the immune system to specific allergens without injections.
Definition
A form of allergy immunotherapy delivered as tablets or drops placed under the tongue to desensitize the immune system to specific allergens without injections.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) offers a needle-free alternative to traditional allergy shots, allowing patients to administer their treatment at home after the first dose is given under medical supervision. FDA-approved sublingual tablets are currently available for grass pollen, ragweed pollen, and dust mite allergies, while custom sublingual drops can be formulated for a broader range of allergens. The first dose is administered in the allergist's office so the patient can be monitored for adverse reactions, after which the patient takes the medication daily at home. Common side effects include mild itching or tingling in the mouth, which typically diminishes within a few weeks of starting treatment. SLIT is particularly appealing for patients who have difficulty maintaining a regular office visit schedule for allergy shots, as well as for children and individuals with needle phobia.
Calls & Questions
What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about sublingual immunotherapy — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1Can I do sublingual drops at home instead of coming in for allergy shots?
- 2Are sublingual allergy tablets covered by insurance?
- 3Which allergies can be treated with sublingual immunotherapy?
- 4How long do I need to take sublingual allergy tablets?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk explains the sublingual immunotherapy options available at the practice, describes the at-home administration process after the initial supervised dose, provides information about which allergens can be treated with SLIT, and schedules initial consultations for patients interested in this treatment.
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Common questions about sublingual immunotherapy.
A form of allergy immunotherapy delivered as tablets or drops placed under the tongue to desensitize the immune system to specific allergens without injections. Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) offers a needle-free alternative to traditional allergy shots, allowing patients to administer their treatment at home after the first dose is given under medical supervision. FDA-approved sublingual tablets are currently available for grass pollen, ragweed pollen, and dust mite allergies, while custom sublingual drops can be formulated for a broader range of allergens.
Your allergy & immunology provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk explains the sublingual immunotherapy options available at the practice, describes the at-home administration process after the initial supervised dose, provides information about which allergens can be treated with SLIT, and schedules initial consultations for patients interested in this treatment.
Your allergy & immunology provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk explains the sublingual immunotherapy options available at the practice, describes the at-home administration process after the initial supervised dose, provides information about which allergens can be treated with SLIT, and schedules initial consultations for patients interested in this treatment.
Your allergy & immunology provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk explains the sublingual immunotherapy options available at the practice, describes the at-home administration process after the initial supervised dose, provides information about which allergens can be treated with SLIT, and schedules initial consultations for patients interested in this treatment.
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