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Allergy Shots or Allergy Drops?

By , About.com GuideAugust 3, 2010

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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?

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August 7, 2010 at 2:06 pm
(1) AllergyPrevention :

Although this product says it may take a few days, it worked for me right away. I received the item in the afternoon and normally the mornings are fough because I like to have all the windows open. Prior to taking Clear Guard, I was a sneezing and snuffed nosed mess as soon as I woke up. Sometimes I woke up extremely early because I couldn’t breathe and couldn’t get back to sleep. After the first day taking it and ever since, I have no issues breathing, my nose isn’t stuffed up, and I can enjoy a day without sneezing and watery eyes.

August 7, 2010 at 2:08 pm
(2) HealthPrevention :

Although this product says it may take a few days, it worked for me right away. I received the item in the afternoon and normally the mornings are fough because I like to have all the windows open. Prior to taking Clear Guard, I was a sneezing and snuffed nosed mess as soon as I woke up. Sometimes I woke up extremely early because I couldn’t breathe and couldn’t get back to sleep. After the first day taking it and ever since, I have no issues breathing, my nose isn’t stuffed up, and I can enjoy a day without sneezing and watery eyes.
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