The injections are given with a very fine needle, so discomfort is minimal and usually comparable to a tiny pinch.
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Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT)
Allergy shots delivered in-clinic under medical supervision; the most-studied form of immunotherapy worldwide.
Overview
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT), commonly known as allergy shots, is the most traditional and extensively studied form of immunotherapy. It involves injecting small, increasing amounts of allergens under the skin to desensitize the immune system. SCIT has a proven track record spanning decades for effectively treating environmental allergies, asthma, and insect venom allergies.
How It Works
- Precise Testing: Accurately identifying your allergy triggers.
- Custom Vials: Creating a specific allergen mix for your injections.
- Build-up Phase: Receiving weekly shots with increasing allergen doses in our clinic.
- Maintenance Phase: Receiving monthly shots once the effective dose is reached.
What to Expect
- A highly supervised treatment process ensuring maximum safety.
- Significant, long-lasting reduction in allergy and asthma symptoms.
- A decrease in the need for daily symptom-relieving medications.
- A commitment to regular clinic visits during the build-up phase.
Who Is It For?
- Patients with severe seasonal or year-round allergies.
- Individuals with allergic asthma that is difficult to control.
- Patients with life-threatening insect sting allergies.
- Those who prefer a highly monitored, proven clinical approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because there is a small risk of a systemic allergic reaction, SCIT must be administered in a medical setting where you can be monitored.
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