Getting Back on Track with Allergy Treatment
There are many different reasons people fall off track with allergy immunotherapy; they:
- Forget to reschedule appointments or refill prescriptions
- Don’t see instant results
- Think it’s too big of a time commitment
- And rarely, they may experience minor side effects
But there are so many good reasons to continue with treatment:
- Once treated, they typically get results that last
- Reduced (or eliminated) symptoms
- Improved quality of life
And more. Even if you’ve started and stopped treatment a few different times, it’s possible to start treatment and finish it for good so they can move on and feel better.
Types of Treatment
There are a few different kinds of allergy immunotherapy, the two primary ones being allergy shots and allergy drops. Both deliver tiny doses of problematic allergens identified with allergy testing, and over time, the dose is increased so the body learns to tolerate it.
Allergy drops following The La Crosse Method™ Protocol deliver doses of antigens via a liquid drop taken under the tongue in three daily doses – from wherever you are. The prescription is personalized to each patient’s specific level of sensitivity to reduce risk of serious reactions.
Allergy shots introduce the body to offending allergens via an injection, administered at a provider’s office weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. The dose is stronger and less frequent, and may cause serious reactions. Some people are excluded from using allergy shots because of the risk of reactions – including the highly allergic, those with uncontrolled asthma, children and infants under five, and more.
No matter why someone has stopped treatment, there’s always a way to get back on track.
How to Get Back on Track
There is a simplicity that comes with allergy drops that make it a bit easier to stick to treatment – limited office visits, the ability to take allergy drops from wherever you are, the custom doses that increase safety for a variety of groups. Whether you started with shots or drops, you can seamlessly transition to allergy drops.
To restart therapy, you may need to have your allergies re-tested to get an accurate gauge of your current tolerance. Find a provider near you that offers both testing and treatment following the La Crosse Method. After you’re accurately diagnosed, allergy drops will be created custom to your specific sensitives.
Your custom prescription will be sent directly to your door and you can start allergy treatment and get on the path tolerance. With allergy drops, treatment typically lasts three to five years, and can leave you with reduced or eliminated symptoms after successful treatment.
Allergy drop immunotherapy doesn’t have to be hard, painful or expensive! And you don’t have to suffer through allergies. Find a provider near you and start feeling better.