Is under-the-tongue allergy therapy safe and effective?
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I have seasonal allergies and I'm thinking about getting allergy shots to control them. But I hate shots and would prefer the sublingual treatments. Are these treatments considered equally safe and effective?As with allergy shots, the idea behind sublingual treatments is to get your body used to the substance you're allergic to by introducing it in tiny doses. This helps to increase your body's tolerance for the allergen and can keep it from triggering an immune system reaction, which is what causes your allergy symptoms.
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