Allergen Immunotherapy Treatment in Dallas Fort Worth

Allergen immunotherapy is a form of long-term treatment for decreasing symptoms of allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, conjunctivitis (eye allergy) or stinging insect allergy for many people.

DFW Sinus Select’s allergen immunotherapy decreases sensitivity to allergens and rehabilitates the immune system.

Immunotherapy for Allergies involves administering increasing doses of allergens to accustom the body to substances, which induces long-term tolerance.

Allergy treatments can be administered under the tongue (sublingual immunotherapy) or by injections (allergy shots) by our experienced ENT doctors in Dallas-Fort Worth.

WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR ALLERGEN IMMUNOTHERAPY?

Patients with allergic rhinitis/conjunctivitis or allergic asthma may be good candidates for allergen immunotherapy if:

• Symptoms are not well controlled by pharmacological therapy or avoidance measures
• You require high doses of medication, multiple medications
• You experience adverse effects to medications
• You want to avoid long-term use of pharmacological therapy

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ALLERGEN IMMUNOTHERAPY?

• Allergen immunotherapy often leads to long lasting relief even after treatment has stopped
• Can decrease symptoms of many allergies
• Prevent the development of new allergies
• Cost-effective