Immunotherapy is a longer-term option for people whose allergies aren't well controlled by avoidance and medication. It introduces small, controlled amounts of your triggers to help your body build tolerance over time.
Allergy shots given and monitored in our office, on a build-up and maintenance schedule.
Under-the-tongue drops — some patients continue these at home after we set up the initial doses.
Built around the specific triggers your testing identifies.
A gradual schedule of increasing, then steady, doses.
Regular follow-up so we can track how you're responding.
We confirm your specific triggers.
We prepare a treatment tailored to you.
Gradual, monitored increases.
Ongoing doses with regular check-ins.
It depends on your triggers and your routine. We'll talk through the options together.
It's a longer-term course, typically unfolding over months to a few years; we'll explain the timeline up front.
Shots are given and monitored in our office; some sublingual drops can be taken at home after we set you up.
It's a related approach used specifically for insect venom allergies — see our stinging insect allergy page for details.
Coverage varies — we'll help you check.
Book a visit to talk through whether immunotherapy is a fit for you.