Does sublingual immunotherapy work?

Sublingual immunotherapy is very safe, for both adults and children. Patients take the drops in the convenience of their own homes instead of going to a doctor’s office every week for shots. The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed sublingual immunotherapy as a viable alternative to injection immunotherapy.

Many published scientific studies have shown that sublingual immunotherapy significantly reduces allergy symptoms.

It is not recommended for pregnant women to start taking allergy drops. However, if a patient is already taking sublingual immunotherapy drops and becomes pregnant, they can continue SLIT at a stable dose throughout pregnancy.

Yes, it is safe to fly while taking sublingual immunotherapy drops. Ask your doctor for a letter to carry the drops in the cabin.

Yes, children from the age of 7 can get sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT).