Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) for food allergies involves placing very small, gradually increasing doses of a liquid allergen extract under your tongue each day. Over time, this trains your [...]
SLIT requires no needles or injections. The drops are placed under the tongue at home each day, making it a highly convenient option — no weekly office visits required for dosing. You will still [...]
SLIT for food allergy is not currently FDA-approved. However, it is an emerging, evidence-based treatment supported by clinical research. Your allergist will discuss the benefits and limitations [...]
SLIT is generally available to patients ages 5 and up, though eligibility is individualized by your allergist. It is often a preferred option for patients who are not comfortable with the level [...]
SLIT can be used for many of the same food allergens we treat with OIT, including peanut, tree nuts, milk, egg, and others. Multi-food SLIT — treating more than one allergen at the same time — [...]
The goal is desensitization: to train your immune system so that accidental exposure to the allergen does not cause a severe reaction. SLIT typically increases the amount of allergen needed to [...]
SLIT is a long-term commitment. Patients typically take drops daily at home and return to our office periodically — usually annually in the early years — to assess progress through an oral food [...]
You can request an appointment in three ways: Online: florida-allergy.com/patients/request-an-appointment/ By phone: 1.877.4.ALLERGY (1-877-425-5374) In person: Visit any of our three Food [...]
FCACC accepts most major insurance plans. A current list of accepted insurances is available at florida-allergy.com. Insurance coverage for specific treatments, particularly Xolair, may require [...]
Telemedicine visits are available for certain aspects of care, including SLIT follow-up. Ask your allergist whether telemedicine is appropriate for your specific treatment plan.
