What are the differences between Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (allergy shots) and Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)?
Allergy shots are ONLY administered by a physician in his/her office by injecting the patient with a vaccine up to three times per week. Allergy shots represent a time consuming, painful and expensive treatment method. SLIT on the other hand is a painless, home-based treatment option that is accomplished by placing a diluted allergen extract solution under the tongue twice a day for a period of 1 to 2 years.
