Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT)
Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) for indoor, outdoor, and food-related allergies
Targets the root cause of allergies by training your immune system over time
Convenient at-home treatment, shipped directly to you
Personalized formulas tailored to your specific allergy triggers
Clinician-guided care, prescribed and monitored by licensed Allergy Center providers
Starting at
$50/mo
Overview
Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) involves injecting gradually increasing doses of allergen extracts under the skin to build tolerance and reduce allergic sensitivity over time.
phases
buildup
description
Initial phase where allergen doses are gradually increased
duration
Typically 3-6 months
frequency
1-2 injections per week
dosing
Doses increase according to a standardized schedule until reaching maintenance level
goal
Safely reach the maximum therapeutic dose
maintenance
description
Ongoing phase with consistent allergen doses
duration
3-5 years for optimal benefit
frequency
Every 2-4 weeks
dosing
Consistent maintenance dose (highest tolerated dose)
goal
Maintain tolerance and achieve long-term symptom relief
safety
protocols
- All injections administered in medical setting
- 30-minute observation period after each injection
- Emergency equipment (epinephrine, oxygen) readily available
- Trained medical staff present at all times
monitoring
- Assessment before each injection
- Monitoring for local and systemic reactions
- Adjustment of dosing schedule if needed
- Regular review of symptoms and medication use
contraindications
- Uncontrolled asthma
- Beta-blocker use (may interfere with epinephrine)
- Pregnancy (can continue if already on maintenance)
- Certain cardiovascular conditions
- Severe immunodeficiency
allergens
- Pollen (trees, grasses, weeds)
- Dust mites
- Pet dander
- Mold spores
- Insect venom (bees, wasps, fire ants)
benefits
- Reduces sensitivity to allergens
- Decreases need for allergy medications
- Can prevent development of new allergies
- Long-lasting effects after treatment completion
- May reduce risk of asthma development
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