Immunotherapy is a well-established allergy treatment method. It is possible for common allergens like different types of pollen as well as dust mites.

As part of the treatment, effectively, your immune system is trained not to react to whichever allergen you are allergic to by continuously exposing your to very small amounts of these allergens.

This can be done with tablets, drops or injections. Usually, immunotherapy is done over a period of 3-5 years.

The goal is significantly reduce or even eliminate your allergy.

There are primarily two methods of immunotherapy: Allergy shots (subcutaneous immunotherapy or SCIT) and allergy tablets (sublingual immunotherapy or SLIT).

Immunotherapy with injections (SCIT):
Immunotherapy with injections, also known as subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT), is a long-established treatment for allergies that involves receiving regular shots containing small amounts of specific allergens. Given under the skin, these injections help the immune system gradually build tolerance to triggers like pollen, pet dander, or mold. Typically administered in a healthcare setting, SCIT is highly effective and can provide lasting relief from allergy symptoms, often reducing or eliminating the need for other allergy medications over time.

Immunotherapy with tablets (SLIT): Immunotherapy with tablets, also known as sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), is a treatment for allergies that involves placing tablets with allergen extracts under the tongue daily. These tablets gradually desensitize the immune system to specific allergens, such as pollen or dust mites. It's a convenient and effective alternative to allergy shots, providing long-term relief from allergy symptoms without the necessity of regular doctor's visits and injections.

The expected outcome of immunotherapy is long-lasting relief from allergy symptoms.

Many patients experience significant improvement or even complete resolution of their allergies, reducing their reliance on medications such as antihistamines and nasal sprays.

It's important to note that while immunotherapy can be highly effective, it may not work for everyone, and results can vary from person to person.

Immunotherapy is possible for many common allergens such as many types of pollen and dust mites. To find out if you are eligible, you need to take an allergy test and complete a consultation with an allergy specialist.

With our 360° Allergy Check, you can find out

• if you are eligible for immunotherapy
• why type of immunotherapy is possible for you (injections or tablets)