Allergy Immunotherapy
in Houston, TX

Name: Immunotherapy
Brand: Texas Sinus and Snoring
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (148 reviews)

At Texas Sinus & Snoring in Houston, we offer comprehensive allergy immunotherapy to help you achieve lasting relief from bothersome allergy symptoms and truly “break the cycle and breathe!” Whether you suffer from seasonal allergies, year-round sensitivities, or allergic asthma, our customized treatment plans are designed to address your specific triggers and restore your quality of life

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What Is Allergy Immunotherapy?

After an allergy test is complete and we find out what you are allergic to, we can begin allergy immunotherapy.

Allergy immunotherapy is a long-term treatment that helps decrease the body’s allergic response to seasonal allergens. By serving up regular, tiny doses of the things you are allergic to in shot, drop, or pill form, you can build up your body’s immunity to these things. Essentially, you’re training your body to be less sensitive to the things it finds offensive, such as grass and tree pollen.

Seasonal allergies (also known as allergic rhinitis) usually require ongoing treatments, including medications, nasal rinses, and nasal sprays. Allergy shots and sublingual drops improve your tolerance to airborne allergens over time.

While allergy medications get less effective over time, shots and drops tend to get more effective over time. Immunotherapy helps to desensitize and provide symptomatic relief for patients with allergic rhinitis and asthma.

How Immunotherapy Works

Immunotherapy works by gradually introducing small, increasing doses of specific allergens to your body. Over time, this consistent exposure trains your immune system to develop tolerance, decreasing its sensitivity to these triggers. This process effectively re-educates your body, leading to fewer symptoms, reduced need for medications, and a significantly improved quality of life.

Types of Allergy Immunotherapy

Allergy Shots

Allergy shots, also known as subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT), involve regular injections of allergen extracts. These are administered in our office after an allergy test confirms your specific triggers. Initially, shots are given more frequently (e.g., once to three times per week), with the frequency gradually decreasing as your body builds resistance.

Many patients experience significant relief within 6 to 12 months, with treatment typically continuing fr several years to ensure lasting benefits.

Allergy Drops

After your allergy test, we create allergy drops specific to your triggered allergens. You take these drops home and administer them according to the schedule prescribed. Typically, you will take them daily under the tongue. This will help your body get used to the allergen and decrease allergy symptoms over time.

We administer these doses regularly over 18 months and reformulate the drops every 3 months to build resistance to the allergy. Sublingual drops have very low risks of reactions or anaphylaxis.

Conditions Treated with Immunotherapy

Allergy immunotherapy is highly effective for a wide range of allergic conditions, particularly those caused by environmental allergens. This includes chronic seasonal allergies triggered by pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds, as well as perennial allergies caused by indoor allergens like dust mites, molds, and pet dander. By targeting the root cause, immunotherapy can alleviate symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, and even allergy-induced asthma.

Treatment Process

Preparation for Your Appointment

Before starting allergy immunotherapy, a comprehensive allergy test is required to identify your specific allergens. At Texas Sinus & Snoring, we perform detailed skin prick and intradermal tests to accurately pinpoint your triggers. This precise diagnosis allows us to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique allergic profile.

What to Expect During Sessions

For allergy shots, you will receive injections in our office, followed by a brief observation period to monitor for any reactions. For allergy drops (sublingual immunotherapy), you will administer a small dose of liquid allergen extract under your tongue at home, following a schedule provided by our team. Allergy drops are typically reformulated every three months to ensure optimal effectiveness as your resistance builds.

Safety and Potential Side Effects

Allergy Immunotherapy is generally safe and well-tolerated. For allergy drops, the risk of severe reactions is very low. With allergy shots, the most common side effects are mild, temporary reactions at the injection site, such as redness or swelling. More significant reactions are rare, and our medical team closely monitors you during in-office treatments to ensure your safety.

Long-Term Benefits and Results

The primary benefit of allergy immunotherapy is the potential for long-term relief from allergy symptoms, often lasting for years after treatment is completed. Many patients experience a significant reduction in symptom severity, a decreased need for allergy medications, and an overall improvement in their quality of life. Immunotherapy can effectively treat your allergies by retraining your immune system.

Candidates for Allergy Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is an excellent option for individuals who experience persistent and bothersome allergy symptoms that are not adequately controlled by medications or allergen avoidance. It is also ideal for those who prefer a long-term solution rather than ongoing symptom management. If you are seeking to reduce your reliance on daily allergy medications and achieve lasting relief from your allergies, you may be an ideal candidate.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Allergy Shots or Allergy Drops

Benefits of Allergy Immunotherapy

Allergy immunotherapy treats the root cause of your allergies – not just the symptoms – by gradually training your immune system to become less reactive to triggers. Over time, this can lead to lasting relief and a significantly improved quality of life.

Long-term relief

Reduces sensitivity to allergens for lasting improvement, even after treatment ends

Fewer symptoms

Less sneezing, congestion, itching, and sinus pressure

Reduced medication use

Decrease reliance on antihistamines and other short-term treatments

Improved breathing

Easier airflow and better overall respiratory comfort

Prevents worsening allergies

May stop allergies from becoming more severe over time

Cost of Allergy Immunotherapy in Houston, TX

The cost of allergy immunotherapy in Houston ranges from $100 to $300 per month, depending on the type of immunotherapy, treatment frequency, and individual needs. This pricing does not include initial testing or consultation fees. Please note that pricing varies by individual treatment plans and specific allergens.

While Texas Sinus & Snoring does not accept insurance directly, our team can discuss payment options and provide documentation for you to submit to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We encourage you to contact us for a personalized quote.

Break Free from Allergies with Personalized Care

At Texas Sinus and Snoring, we are dedicated to providing personalized and effective allergy care. Our practice is led by Dr. Ben Cilento, a board-certified ENT surgeon with extensive expertise in sinus and allergy conditions, ensuring you receive care from a highly qualified specialist. We offer both traditional allergy shots and convenient allergy drops, tailoring our approach to your lifestyle and specific needs.

Our focus is on achieving lasting relief, helping you reduce medication dependence, and empowering you to finally “break the cycle and breathe!” We understand the unique challenges of Houston allergies and are committed to helping you find a long-term solution.