Allergy Topics
Allergy Shots versus Allergy Drops
by Dr. Christopher Chang, last modified on
5/21/21.
Allergy Shots |
Allergy Drops |
|
| Method of Administration | Shot in the Arm(s) | A Drop Under the Tongue |
| Insurance Coverage | Yes | NO |
| Risk of Anaphylaxis | Small | None Reported |
| Adverse Reactions | Multiple (Swelling, Itching, Hayfever, etc.) | Nausea, Itching/Swelling/Tingling in the Mouth |
| Physician Visit Required? | Weekly for Years | Every 6-12 Months |
| Allergy Testing Required | Yes (every 2-3 years as needed) | Yes (every 2-3 years as needed) |
| Insurance Coverage for Allergy Testing | Yes for Most Insurances | Yes for Most Insurances |
| Contraindications? | On beta-blocker medication, history of anaphylaxis, young children, asthmatics in our practice, pregnancy | Less than 3 years of age, asthmatics in our practice, on beta-blocker medication, pregnancy |
| Duration of Treatment | 3-5+ years | 3-5+ years |
| Treatment Frequency | Every 1 to 4 weeks | Daily (one drop 3 times a day) |
| Treatment Location | Physician Office on Build-Up; Home on Maintenance | Home |
| FDA Approved? | Yes | Off-Label (Currently Pending) |
| Effective? | Yes | Yes |
| Cost | Per Insurance Carrier | Out-of-Pocket (Click here for current cost) |
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