SUBLINGUAL IMMUNOTHERAPY – “UNDER THE TONGUE” AT HOME TREATMENT
WHAT IS SUBLINGUAL IMMUNOTHERAPY, “SLIT”?
- It is a form of immunotherapy that involves putting drops of allergen extracts under the tongue. Many people refer to this process as “allergy drops,” and it is an alternative treatment for allergy injections.
- It is recommended for select children over age of 5 years and select adults.
- Sublingual immunotherapy is not an FDA approved treatment. It is considered “off label” treatment.
- Insurance will usually cover the cost of the office visits and allergy testing, but will not cover the cost of the sublingual drops.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- SLIT can be effective in children to reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis and asthma, prevent development of new allergies, and reduce the likelihood of developing future asthma.
- SLIT can be safely administered at home
- Needle injections are avoided
HOW DO I GET STARTED FOR SUBLINGUAL IMMUNOTHERAPY (SLIT)?
- Talk to your Colorado Allergy and Asthma physician to determine if you could be a candidate for this type of treatment.
- Sublingual (Under the Tongue) Immunotherapy:
- What You Need To Know
