How Do You Administer Sublingual Allergy Drops?
Sublingual allergy drop therapy can provide quick, effective relief for many allergy sufferers. The benefits of sublingual therapy outweigh the negatives. The therapy saves money since you make fewer doctor visits and you avoid the stress of receiving shots or giving them to yourself. Here’s how to administer the medicine. Make the drops routine. Work them into your schedule as you would any other type of daily medication. The sublingual allergy drops will be a part of your life for the next 3 to 5 years. Modify your diet. You should not eat or drink anything for at least 10 minutes after the drops. The drops usually taste minty or a bit like honey. Place the drops under your tongue. Close your mouth for 2 minutes, or as directed by the doctor. Set a timer so you can do other things while waiting. Droppers are usually provided and some vials will have a special dropper pump so that you can pump out only one drop at a time. Administer the drops sublingually as often as directed by your
