SoCal ENT provides comprehensive, personalized allergy treatment focusing on both symptom relief and the root cause, utilizing advanced immunotherapy options like convenient at-home SLIT and traditional SCIT. Our Palmdale ENT specialists and allergists create custom plans based on precise testing to achieve long-term freedom from allergic symptoms.
At SoCal ENT, we recognize how allergies can severely affect your life. We are committed to providing thorough, personalized allergy care across Southern California. Our philosophy centers on a dual approach: delivering immediate relief from symptoms while simultaneously targeting the root cause of your allergies with advanced methods like immunotherapy.
Our skilled team uses cutting-edge tools, including in-office CT imaging and TruDi Navigation, to ensure precise diagnoses and craft effective treatment plans that fit your unique needs. We prioritize your comfort and convenience by offering traditional allergy shots (SCIT) and the highly flexible sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), which includes options for at-home dosing. Select SoCal ENT for expert support and enduring relief from your allergic burden.
Allergy treatment at SoCal ENT involves a series of steps aimed at alleviating your symptoms and, more importantly, addressing the core reason for your allergies. We start with comprehensive testing to accurately identify your specific triggers. We then develop a personalized plan that may incorporate medication, strategies for allergen avoidance, and immunotherapy. Immunotherapy, available as allergy shots (SCIT) or as drops/tablets under the tongue (SLIT), is a cornerstone of our care, working to gradually desensitize your body to allergens for durable relief.
The treatment process varies depending on the method you choose.
For SCIT (allergy shots), you will receive injections in our office on a regular schedule, with the medication strength increasing progressively. SLIT involves placing drops or a small tablet under your tongue every day, which is often done conveniently at home. Regardless of the method, we provide clear, detailed instructions and ongoing guidance. Regular follow-up appointments are essential for monitoring your progress and making any necessary adjustments to the plan.
Allergy treatment effectively manages a broad spectrum of allergic conditions, including:
The recovery period for allergy treatment is minimal. With SCIT (shots), you might notice minor redness or swelling at the injection site, which usually fades quickly. SLIT (drops/tablets) typically has no noticeable recovery period at all. We will provide thorough instructions to help you achieve the best possible results with minimal disruption.
While you may notice some initial relief within a few weeks of starting treatment, significant and lasting improvement generally takes several months. The primary goal of immunotherapy is long-term relief, and its benefits can often endure for several years after you stop active treatment.
Allergy testing usually takes about one hour to complete.
Most insurance carriers provide coverage for allergy treatment, but we always advise patients to confirm details with their provider beforehand.
SCIT is administered via injections (shots), while SLIT involves taking drops or tablets under the tongue. Both are effective, but SLIT is often preferred for its convenience and at-home flexibility.
Yes, various allergy treatments, including the highly-safe SLIT, are appropriate and effective for children.
Allergy shots are usually given weekly or bi-weekly in the initial phase, with the frequency decreasing as your treatment progresses into the maintenance phase.
Although you may feel significant relief, it is essential to complete the full, recommended course of immunotherapy to secure the most long-lasting results.
