Get Long-Term Relief With Allergy Immunotherapy in Sacramento, CA
If you find yourself reaching for allergy medication every season, you have probably wondered if there is a better long-term solution. While medications can help control symptoms, they do not change how your immune system reacts to allergens.
At Capital Allergy & Respiratory Disease Center, we offer allergy immunotherapy in Sacramento, CA to help reduce allergy symptoms at their source and give you more freedom to enjoy everyday life.
What Is Allergy Immunotherapy?
Allergy immunotherapy is a treatment that gradually trains your immune system, via allergy shots, to become less sensitive to specific allergens. Instead of simply relieving symptoms, it works to reduce your body’s allergic response over time.
These allergy desensitization shots may be recommended for people with environmental, venom, and food allergies, especially when symptoms continue despite medications and avoidance strategies.
You Might Recognize Some Of These Situations
Living with allergies can slowly change the way you plan your day.
You may recognize some of these situations:
- Allergy medications only provide temporary relief.
- Your symptoms return every allergy season.
- You avoid outdoor activities because of pollen.
- Dust, mold or pet dander make you miserable.
- You are tired of relying on medication every day.
- Your child struggles with allergies throughout the year.
- You want a treatment that focuses on long-term improvement instead of short-term symptom control.
If that sounds similar, allergy immunotherapy may be worth considering.
Let Us Find Ideal Care for You
Before immunotherapy begins, it is important to understand exactly what your immune system is reacting to.
Your evaluation may include skin prick testing, serum IgE blood panels, or other allergy assessments depending on your symptoms and medical history. Identifying your allergy triggers allows treatment to be focused specifically to your needs.
Treatment Designed Around Your Allergies
Depending on your allergy type, our allergy specialists may recommend allergy shots (SCIT), allergy tablets (SLIT), or oral immunotherapy (OIT) for selected food allergies.
Your treatment plan may include:
- Comprehensive allergy evaluation
- Skin prick testing
- Serum IgE blood panels
- Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT/allergy shots) for long-term allergy control
- Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT/under-the-tongue tablets) for selected allergies
- Oral Immunotherapy for qualifying food allergy patients
- "Cluster" injection protocol for patients who may benefit from a faster build-up schedule
To make your treatment as safe and effective as possible, please take an oral antihistamine at least 30 minutes before your scheduled cluster allergy injections and bring your epinephrine auto-injector with you on the visit.
If your insurance requires prior authorization, please make sure it has been approved before your appointment. This helps prevent unexpected delays or interruptions to your treatment schedule.
Imagine Life With Fewer Allergy Days
You should not have to organize your life around allergy seasons or wonder whether symptoms will interrupt your plans. Schedule your appointment today to learn whether our allergy immunotherapy in Sacramento is the right next step toward lasting allergy relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is allergy immunotherapy different from allergy medicine?
Medications temporarily relieve symptoms, while immunotherapy works to reduce your immune system’s sensitivity to allergens over time.
How long does allergy immunotherapy take?
Most treatment plans continue for several years. The exact timeline depends on your allergies, treatment response and the type of immunotherapy you receive.
How to find if I am a candidate for allergy shots?
If your allergies continue despite medications or significantly affect your daily life, your allergist may recommend allergy shots after a complete evaluation.
What is the difference between SCIT and SLIT?
SCIT uses allergy injections, while SLIT involves tablets placed under the tongue. Your allergist will recommend the option that best matches your allergy profile.
Can children receive allergy immunotherapy?
Yes, many children with environmental allergies may benefit from immunotherapy when symptoms are persistent or difficult to control.
When will I start noticing improvement?
Some patients begin noticing fewer symptoms within several months, while others improve more gradually as treatment continues. Consistency is an important part of long-term success.