There is currently no permanent cure for allergies. However, allergen immunotherapy, which includes both allergy drops and allergy shots, offers a long-lasting treatment for allergies. With allergen immunotherapy, you can be allergy-free for decades once treatment is taken as recommended. 

Current Treatment options to get rid of Allergies

If you have allergies, your healthcare provider will recommend either prescription or nonprescription medicines to help relieve allergy symptoms. 

Some treatments are meant only to address symptoms, and their effects may last only a few days to a week. 

Others, like immunotherapy, are intended to address the underlying causes of allergy attacks and have a more long-lasting effect.

Long-term treatment for allergies: Immunotherapy

Allergen immunotherapy is the only treatment that targets the cause of allergy itself, not just its symptoms. (1)

There are two main types of allergen immunotherapy: allergy shots and allergy drops. Both are effective in reducing allergy symptoms. If you have severe allergies, your doctor may recommend immunotherapy. (2)

Allergy shots involve weekly injections and gradually increasing doses for about 3 to 6 months, until the effective dose is reached. After this, treatment continues monthly for about 3 to 5 years. 

Allergy drops work just like allergy shots, but instead of injections, treatment is administered as drops under the tongue. However, allergy drops have been found to be safer, especially having a lower risk of anaphylaxis (severe allergic shock). (2)

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How Immunotherapy Can Help you Get rid of Allergies 

Allergy shots and allergy drops have been proven effective in reducing and preventing allergies caused by exposure to pollen (e.g., ragweed, birch) and indoor allergens (molds, pet dander, and dust mites). (2)  It is also currently the only long-lasting relief for allergies.

Immunotherapy works by retraining your immune system to respond better to allergens. It involves gradually increasing your exposure to the specific allergens you’re sensitive to, helping your immune system become less reactive over time.

If you are looking to get rid of allergies forever, then immunotherapy might be your best bet. While it hasn’t been proven that immunotherapy can completely eliminate allergies, studies show that about 80-85% of people on immunotherapy experience a reduction in allergy symptoms.  (3)

In addition, after a few years of treatment, about 60% of people with allergies may be allergy-free for up to two decades or even longer. (4)

Unlike other treatments, allergy shots and allergy drops can also be used to prevent allergy symptoms.  However, despite its high effectiveness, immunotherapy is not intended for immediate relief of allergy symptoms. 

Your health care provider may recommend short-term treatments in combination with therapy. If you have more allergies during pollen season, then it's best to begin treatment about 3 to 4 months before allergy season.  (5)

Preventive measures to reduce allergy symptoms

Another way to reduce your allergy risks is to identify your allergy triggers and avoid them. Take our free allergy test to identify your allergy triggers.

Here are some measures you can put in place to minimize your allergy once you know your triggers: (6)

• Improve indoor air quality by ventilating your indoor areas

• Use dehumidifiers to reduce both mold and dust mites

• Use hypoallergenic cat or dog breeds or restrict pet access to the bedroom

• Fix leaks to prevent damp areas

• Consider limiting yourself to a few house plants to minimize pollen allergies

• Vacuum regularly

• Wash bedding and clothes regularly after going outdoors.

Short-term treatment for allergies

These treatments mainly relieve symptoms and not the cause of your allergy. Here are some short-term allergy treatment options available:

1. Antihistamines

Antihistamines like cetirizine and loratidine help relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and a runny nose. However, they are not as effective as intranasal corticosteroids for addressing nasal congestion and itchy eyes. (2)

2. Intranasal corticosteroids

Corticosteroid nasal sprays such as fluticasone help reduce symptoms such as nasal congestion and allergy-related inflammation.  They are a first-line treatment for allergies, meaning your healthcare provider will most likely prescribe this first to address your symptoms. However, long-term use of nasal corticosteroids can cause nosebleeds, dry nose, and nasal stinging.  (2,7)

3. Decongestants

Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine are used to manage nasal congestion or a stuffy nose. 

However, using decongestant nasal sprays for more than a few days can worsen your nasal congestion (a rebound effect). (2)

Oral decongestants may also cause headaches, dizziness, and urine retention, and are not recommended for children or people with heart disease or glaucoma. (8)

4. Nasal irrigation

Consider a nasal rinse using a saline solution to clear out irritants like dust or pollen trapped in your nose. A saline rinse can also clear mucus from your nose, relieving nasal congestion.  

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Quello Allergy drops can offer decade-long relief for your allergy symptoms by retraining your immune system to respond better to allergens.  Our formulation doesn’t require frequent doctor visits or injections and can be taken at your convenience. 

Say goodbye to constant allergies and begin feeling your best by addressing the root cause, not just masking symptoms. 

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