Sublingual Allergy Drops for Children in Austin, Texas

Austin, TX is at the intersection of two allergy zones which is why so many more people have allergy symptoms here.

Allergies are a pain for anyone, but they can be especially bad for children. Allergies can lead to asthma, fluid in their ears that affects their hearing, and limit their fun time outside.

Until recent years, allergy shots were the only alternative in Austin if antihistamines weren't doing the job. There are a handful of deaths each year from allergy shots because of an anaphylactic reaction (they can't breathe because their airway swells too much). Many parents don't want to take a chance on that, and I can't blame them.

Luckily now we have a much better alternative for allergy treatment. That is sublingual allergy drops. These are used as a rule in Europe for almost sixty years, and are now fast catching on in the United States. The medical term for allergy drops is sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). SLIT does not carry the same risks of anaphylactic reaction that shots do. To date, there have been no life-threatening adverse events associated with SLIT. This makes SLIT a perfect option for those that may not be candidates for allergy shots (severe asthmatics, small children, etc.).

While many allergists won’t start children on allergy shots until age 7, even infants can safely take oral drops.The allergy serum is all-natural, consisting of the same elements we breathe in daily in our environment. Sublingual immunotherapy is endorsed by the World Health Organization. In my practice, I have seen that the sublingual allergy drops work quicker than allergy shots in both children and adults. Also, sublingual allergy drops are cheaper because there aren’t as many office visits.

Contact us today at 512-473-8900 to make an appointment to have your child or yourself tested for allergies and get started on this safe, effective allergy treatment today.