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Drops versus shots

Same Science. Different Life.

Both are immunotherapy. One happens twice a week in a clinic under observation. The other happens at your bathroom sink.
Allergy testing
Allergy testing

Find Out What Is Actually Triggering You.

A 30-minute skin test at a participating practice, or a review of your allergy history, tells your provider what to treat.
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The only treatment that changes the allergy

Medications Mask. Immunotherapy Retrains.

Antihistamines, sprays and inhalers quiet symptoms while you take them. Stop, and the allergy is exactly where you left it.Immunotherapy exposes the body to tiny, rising doses of the allergens it overreacts to. Over months the immune system learns to tolerate them, and symptoms fall away. For decades that meant injections at a clinic.Allergy drops deliver the same antigens as liquid under the tongue, where specialized cells carry them into the bloodstream. Same principle, no needle, no waiting room.
What the drops cover

One Serum. Most Of What You Breathe.

EnvironmentalTree, grass and weed pollens from around the world, plus molds, dust mites and pet dander.
FoodA separate food serum covers 59 foods including milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanut and tree nuts.
Cross-reactivitiesBecause the serum is comprehensive, it also covers the 600+ cross-reactions between pollens and foods that cause oral allergy syndrome.
60+ Antigens · 59 Foods · Prepared To Order
What to expect

A Daily Habit, Not An Appointment.

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A few drops, once a dayUnder the tongue, hold briefly, swallow. Most people pair it with brushing their teeth.
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Relief in 3 to 12 weeksDaily dosing builds tolerance faster than twice-weekly shots. Many patients notice a change within the first month.
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Stay on it about three yearsThat is how long the immune system needs to make the new behavior stick. Some stop afterward without relapse; others keep a maintenance dose.
Who the drops are for

Safe Enough For Home. And For Children.

Shots are usually reserved for age seven and up. Drops have been shown safe for children under five.The drops carry a far lower risk of serious reaction than injections, which is why they can be taken at home instead of under observation. That opens treatment to toddlers, people with uncontrolled asthma who cannot get shots, frequent travelers and anyone who dreads needles.
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Questions

Allergy Drops

Where can I buy allergy drops?They are a compounded prescription, not a retail product. A participating physician prescribes after testing or an allergy history review, and the pharmacy ships to your home. Start with the short form on the Get Started page.
Are allergy drops covered by insurance?Testing and office visits usually are. The drops themselves are covered by some plans and not others, which is why most patients compare self-pay drops against months of shot copays and travel. The cost page has the numbers.
Are allergy drops proven?A Cochrane Collaboration review of 22 studies and 979 patients concluded sublingual immunotherapy is a safe treatment that reduces symptoms and medication needs in allergic rhinitis. The World Health Organization and the ARIA guidelines recognize sublingual immunotherapy as a safe, effective allergy treatment.
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The test

Thirty Minutes, Minimal Discomfort.

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Small drops on the skinTiny amounts of common allergens are applied to the forearm or back with a gentle applicator. No needles into the skin.
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Fifteen minutes of waitingWhere you are allergic, a small raised bump appears, like a mosquito bite. Your provider reads the reactions.
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Results while you waitYou leave knowing which pollens, molds, dander or foods your body reacts to, and whether drops are the right next step.
Do you need testing

Signs It Is Allergy.

Symptoms that return every season, or never leave, are the clearest clue.Sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy watery eyes, sinus pressure and headaches are the familiar ones. Less obvious signs include chronic fatigue, recurrent ear or sinus infections, eczema, hives, asthma flares, and a mouth that tingles after fresh fruit.If antihistamines help a little and then stop, or you take them most of the year, testing is worth thirty minutes.
Reading the results

Why Tests Are A Guide, Not A Verdict.

Skin tests return false negatives more often than most people expect.Your provider weighs the test alongside your history and symptoms. Some patients with a clean test respond dramatically to treatment, which is one reason our serum is comprehensive rather than mixed to a narrow result.A test is still valuable. It confirms the pattern, flags true food allergies that need care, and gives you a baseline to measure improvement against.
Next step

From Test To Treatment.

If the results and your history point to allergy, your provider can prescribe drops the same day.The prescription goes to our compounding pharmacy and your serum arrives at home within days. Not near a participating practice yet? Start with the allergy history survey and we will connect you with a prescribing provider.
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Allergies?
Tell AllergyEasy about your allergies in a few minutes. We will tell you whether sublingual immunotherapy fits, and connect you with a prescribing provider near you.
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