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Allergy Shots versus Allergy Drops
by Dr. Christopher Chang, last modified on 7/21/11
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NOTE: Treatment will be provided ONLY with an office visit. We also do not treat patients with severe asthma.
We are an ENT allergy practice and as such, deal only with problems above the shoulders which excludes the lungs and asthma.
Allergy Shots
Allergy Drops
Method of Administration
Shot in the Arm(s)
A Drop Under the Tongue
Insurance Coverage
Yes
NO
Risk of Anaphylaxis
Small
None Reported
Adverse Reactions
Multiple (Swelling, Itching, Hayfever, etc.)
Nausea, Itching/Swelling/Tingling in the Mouth
Physician Visit Required?
Weekly for Years
Every 6-12 Months
Allergy Testing Required
Yes (every 2-3 years as needed)
Yes (every 2-3 years as needed)
Insurance Coverage for Allergy Testing
Yes for Most Insurances
Yes for Most Insurances
Contraindications?
On beta-blocker medication, history of anaphylaxis, young children, asthmatics in our practice, pregnancy
Less than 3 years of age, asthmatics in our practice, on beta-blocker medication, pregnancy
Duration of Treatment
3-5+ years
3-5+ years
Treatment Frequency
Every 1 to 4 weeks
Daily (one drop 3 times a day)
Treatment Location
Physician Office on Build-Up; Home on Maintenance
Home
FDA Approved?
Yes
Off-Label (Currently Pending)
Effective?
Yes
Yes
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