Allergy Drops in Austin, TX
What Are Allergy Drops? | Needle-Free Allergy Treatment in Austin
Allergy drops are a form of immunotherapy designed to retrain your immune system. By gradually introducing small doses of allergens under the tongue, allergy drops help your body build tolerance—reducing allergic reactions before they even start. Over time, patients experience significant relief from allergy symptoms and often require fewer medications.
Unlike allergy shots, drops are:
- Needle-free and pain-free
- Safe to use at home
- Clinically proven to be just as effective as allergy shots
Allergy drops are formulated based on skin testing, which can be done in our office. The skin testing we use has no needles. Instead, it is a plastic multi-pressure device that is dipped in the typical allergens and placed on the patient’s back. The results are read within 15 minutes. Positive reactions are used to formulate the appropriate allergy drops. Some patients have LAR (local allergic rhinitis), meaning allergy isolated to the nasal and sinus membranes that will not show on skin or blood testing. We include allergens that the patient knows bother them, even if negative on skin testing, to treat this LAR.
Allergy Drops vs. Allergy Shots?
Most people are familiar with allergy shots, a long-standing treatment for severe allergies. While effective, they require weekly doctor visits and injections.
Allergy drops offer the same immune-boosting benefits—without the hassle. Research has shown that special immune cells under the tongue can create the same allergy-blocking antibodies as shots. Instead of weekly injections, you simply place drops under your tongue once daily at home.
If you’ve avoided allergy treatment because of needles or time commitment, allergy drops are an excellent alternative.
What are the Benefits of allergy drops?
This form of therapy will quickly reduce allergy symptoms such as the following:
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Congestion
- Postnasal drip
- Sinus inflammation
- Recurring infections.
Allergy Drops Patient Testimonial
What People Say About Us!
“I have been a patient of Dr. Slaughter for years. I have received the best of care from him and his staff. I have quality ear care and allergy relief. The allergy drop treatment has made living in Austin more comfortable year round. It is the most relief from allergy issues I have received since moving to Austin.” Nancy M. – August 2018
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Who are the ideal candidates for Allergy Drop treatment?
Anyone who has allergy symptoms and would like an alternative to all of the typical allergy medicines is a good candidate. It’s especially helpful in patients who are not getting enough relief from the usual allergy treatments. It is safe even in patients who normally can’t take allergy shots, such as those on Beta-Blockers.
There is no age requirement for allergy drops and they can be used in very young children. They taste sweet and are well tolerated. In our office, skin testing is done without needles so allergy testing can also be done at a very young age. If the child is too young to be tested we can also simply formulate the drops based upon what the parents notice causes symptoms.
Local Allergic Rhinitis Treatment
Allergy drop therapy can even be used if you have been told you “don’t have allergies” by an allergist based upon skin testing. It isn’t necessarily true that a patient does not have an allergy if skin testing is negative. If the patient has typical allergy symptoms with negative skin testing, the patient has LAR (local allergic rhinitis). LAR means that the patient does have an allergy, but it is isolated to the nasal and sinus membranes and is not systemic (negative blood or skin testing). In cases of LAR, we formulate the allergy drops based on the patient’s history based on symptom history and exposure patterns, including common allergens like trees, weeds, grasses, molds, and dust mites.
If your allergy test was negative but you know you have allergies, you should watch this video and learn about Local Allergic Rhinitis.
how are allergy drops Used?
Simply place your prescribed number of drops under your tongue once daily, hold for 2 minutes, then swallow. That’s it—no needles, no office visits
How quickly can allergy drops relieve symptoms?
Drops get to maintenance dose in less than two weeks and patients may feel improved in just 6 weeks. Most patients will have very nice symptomatic relief by 6 months. A minimum 36-month course of allergy drops is usually all that is needed. In some cases patients may need it longer. The patient’s body can “learned it’s lesson” after being on the drops for a minimum of three years and keeps making the antibodies to block the allergy even if the drops are discontinued.
Allergy Drops Patient Testimonial
“I have suffered with allergies since moving to Austin 7 yrs ago. I used a competitors drops for 4 yrs and never felt better. 2 mos, and when everyone is complaining I am feeling great with your drops! Spent Thxgiving in Corpus at beach which always clears out the allergens, hit San Antonio and my husband is choking, etc. I feel absolutely nothing as far as the allergens that normally made me miserable. Life changing!”
-Denise
Can I Take Over-the-Counter Medication with Allergy Drops?
Yes. Over-the-counter medications such as nasal sprays or antihistamines can be used during the initial stages of treatment. However, most patients find they no longer need them after 3–6 months of consistent allergy drop therapy.
Are there Side Effects to Allergy Drops?
Drop therapy is not a medication. It is a naturally occurring allergen and has very few side effects. Some patients may experience a tingling or slight swelling under the tongue. There may be a brief worsening of allergy complaints in the first few weeks as the body starts to make the antibodies.
Schedule a consultation
If you are interested in learning more about allergy drops, contact our office today! Call (512) 601-0303 or request a consultation online to schedule a consultation with board-certified ENT specialists Dr. Daniel Slaughter or Dr. Ryan Salvador.
Breathe better. Live better. Feel better—with allergy drop therapy
