dissolve. Depending on the patient, the tablets may be taken three times a week or as often as daily.
Allergy testing is key to determine which of the available treatments might work for you. Some formulas are for people with seasonal allergies like ragweed, pollens and grasses, for instance, while others target year-round allergies such as dust mites found in the home. Some formulas are approved for different age groups.
It’s important to know that immunotherapy isn’t an overnight fix. The drugs have a cumulative effect over time, both increasing your tolerance to the target allergen and easing your symptoms.
How much time? In a variety of studies, people saw the most benefit after three years of taking the tablets. Studies that looked at two years’ worth of treatment found that this shortened course didn’t yield good results.
Side effects are also possible, typically at the start of treatment, though they’re often
