What is Sublingual Immunotherapy?
Sublingual immunotherapy is a treatment that uses tablets or drops placed under the tongue to help the immune system become less reactive to certain allergens. It is used for selected allergies as part of long-term allergy management.
This procedure helps to:
- Reduce sensitivity to selected allergens
- Improve control of allergy symptoms over time
- Provide a needle-free immunotherapy option
- Support long-term allergy treatment
- Reduce symptom burden during trigger exposure
What to expect after Sublingual Immunotherapy?
The first dose may be given under medical supervision, depending on the treatment plan. After that, therapy is often continued at home as directed, and mild mouth or throat irritation can occur early in treatment.
- The medicine is placed under the tongue
- Some patients receive the first dose in the office
- Home treatment may continue on a regular schedule
- Mild mouth or throat itching can occur
- Benefits usually develop gradually over time
