Most people are familiar with the technique of addressing seasonal allergies with desensitization shots. What many may not know is that the same desensitization approach can be applied by using a more convenient, less painful approach of sub-lingual or under-the-tongue drops – often referred to as SLIT (sublingual immunotherapy). The desensitization approach can also be used for other situations besides seasonal allergies including:
- Asthma
- Infants and children – especially those with skin conditions
- People with food and mold sensitivities
- Some individuals with digestive disorders that are not clearly allergic
- Children with recurrent ear infections
- Individuals with recurrent sinus infections
The science for this approach is sound and there are more than 60 years of experience using it. In many parts of the world sub-lingual allergy drops are the preferred method of desensitization. A Cochrane Review, the most trusted independent, evidence-based, meta-analysis organization in the world, released their analysis in 2003 that determined the treatment both safe and effective. We follow a protocol called the LaCrosse Method http://allergychoices.com and we encourage you to follow the link to learn more about this approach.
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