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Can Family Allergy Clinic cure my allergies for good?

It can commonly take three to five years to “re-train” the immune system. After this point, some patients are able to stop taking the allergy drops for life without relapse. Others stay on a basic maintenance dose to stay allergy-free.

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I wasn’t allergic as a child. Why did I suddenly develop allergies?

Allergies can develop anytime from infancy to old age, so even if you didn’t suffer from kids’ allergies, you’re not immune.  Don’t be too surprised if the body suddenly decides to overreact to its environment—no matter what age you are.

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What if I’m pregnant? Can I still take the allergy drops?

Since the drops are all-natural (made up of the same things you breathe in when you are outside), they pose no risks to pregnant women or their unborn babies. They are also safe for nursing mothers.

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Will oral serum drops interfere with my other medications?

Not at all. Think of the drops as a liquid form of all the same airborne antigens you breathe in on a daily basis. Because it is an all-natural product, it won’t interfere with any other medications a patient may … Continue reading →

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What are the allergy drops made of?

They are made of the most common antigens found in the environment (the things you breathe in on a daily basis) in a liquid saline solution. They are all-natural!

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How do the oral drops work?

Whether you have eczema or asthma, with allergy shots, healing allergy serum is injected into the bloodstream. With oral drops, the serum is placed under the tongue where it can be easily absorbed into the bloodstream.

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I’m moving. Will the serum still protect me in a new place with different allergy sources?

Yes! Our drops are extremely comprehensive and designed to protect you from the most common allergens from around the world. So whether you are in Arizona or New York, Dublin or Sydney, you can expect full allergy protection.

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Will insurance cover the cost of the serum?

Most insurance plans do cover the cost of allergy testing and associated physical examinations/office visits. The actual sublingual serum (allergy drops) is not as widely covered. However, it is likely that it will be in the near future. In the … Continue reading →

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When was sublingual immunotherapy (under-the-tongue serum drops) developed?

Sublingual immunotherapy was developed over 60 years ago. It is widely used throughout the world and is especially popular in Central Europe where more than 50 percent of patients receiving allergy immunotherapy use drops rather than allergy shots.

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Are there any risks or side-effects?

Oral allergy drops are extremely safe. There has never been a significant, life-threatening reaction as a result of oral allergy drops. In fact, they are safer than allergy shots which carry a risk of life-threatening anaphylactic reaction.

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What does the serum taste like?

The liquid has a slight taste, a bit like diluted Chloraseptic, but not enough to be bothersome. Most patients, even young children, are unfazed by the taste.

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Allergy Shots

No-Shots Allergy and Asthma Treatment Looking for fast relief from allergies and/or asthma? Now there’s an easier solution than allergy shots. At the Family Allergy Clinic, you can drink your shots! Our patients take their allergy serum as drops under … Continue reading →

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Allergist

What is an Allergist? Allergist is another word for “Allergy Doctor.” Allergy medications may help in the short-term, but your symptoms will return as soon as you stop taking them. If you want a lasting solution, see an allergist about … Continue reading →

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Are there any health conditions that would prohibit me from taking the allergy serum?

No. Because the drops are an all-natural extract of the antigens in the environment that you encounter on a daily basis, there are virtually no risks or contraindications associated with the Family Allergy Clinic’s treatment program. To get started at … Continue reading →

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Do the allergy drops work for food allergies?

Yes! The Family Allergy Clinic has developed an oral food serum that covers 59 different food items including milk, eggs, wheat, rice, soy and a variety of fruits and vegetables. To learn more, click here. To get started at the … Continue reading →

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I’m going on vacation. Can I take the serum with me?

Yes! Oral serum allergy drops are ideal for frequent travelers. The serum’s portability and self-administration allow you to maintain desensitization while on the road. And if you are traveling by air, our dropper bottle is less than 3 ounces and, … Continue reading →

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Are oral drops scientifically proven?

Yes! In the world-renowned Cochrane Review, a meta-analysis reviewed 22 studies involving 979 patients on sublingual immunotherapy and concluded that sublingual immunotherapy is a safe treatment which reduces symptoms and medication requirements in allergic rhinitis. This is just one of … Continue reading →

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Does the program work well for children?

Yes! Nearly painless testing and shot-free administration of serum drops allow us to safely and successfully treat children as young as infants. That’s a big improvement over standard allergy shot programs, most of which require children to wait until age … Continue reading →

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