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Allergy Shots in Texas
Treat the cause of your allergies, not just the symptoms. Allergy shots, also called subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT), are allergen desensitization injections that can move your allergies into remission. This is a proven, disease-modifying therapy that delivers better, longer-lasting relief than medication alone. At Cure Allergy Clinic, every plan is created and supervised by a board-certified doctor in Allergy and Immunology, Dr. M. Waseem Imam, D.O., alongside Dr. Baraa Osman. We treat patients of all ages across Arlington, Irving, and Mansfield, TX. Insurance benefits do apply to allergy shots.
Quick Answer
Allergy shots gradually build your immunity to allergens so your body stops overreacting, often leading to lasting relief even after treatment ends. They work like a vaccine, retraining your immune system over time.
- What it is: Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT), a disease-modifying treatment
- Best for: Environmental allergies (pollen, dust, mold, pet dander), ages 5 and up
- Not for: Food allergies (we offer food desensitization instead)
- Phases: Build-up (weekly), then maintenance (every 2 to 3 weeks)
- Insurance: Benefits apply (we can verify your coverage)
What Are Allergy Shots?
Allergy shots are a form of allergen immunotherapy that desensitizes your immune system to the substances triggering your symptoms. Rather than masking a reaction, they cause disease-modifying effects that treat the underlying cause, which is why they offer better relief than any single medication and are considered a natural approach to allergy treatment.
With consistent treatment, allergy shots can move allergies completely into remission. All treatments are created and supervised by a board-certified allergist.
How Do Allergy Shots Work?
Allergy shots act like a vaccine, triggering your immune system to fight allergens naturally and lowering your sensitivity over time. This long-term treatment decreases symptoms for patients with severe allergies.
The shots can minimize or eliminate allergic reactions to:
- Animal dander
- Mold
- Dust
- Trees
- Grass
- Weeds
By lowering your sensitivity, allergy shots often lead to lasting relief, even after you stop treatment. They may also prevent new allergies from developing, and in children, allergy shots may stop allergies from turning into asthma.
Who Benefits from Allergy Shots?
People of all ages benefit from allergy shots, including children over the age of five. They can address nearly every form of allergy except food allergies.
For food allergies, we provide food desensitization therapy using the latest sublingual (under the tongue) and oral immunotherapy techniques instead. If you are unsure whether shots are right for you, a consultation and testing will determine the best path for your specific case.
What to Expect: The Two Phases of Allergy Shots
Allergy shot treatment happens in two phases, starting with frequent small doses and gradually spacing out as your tolerance builds. Your provider administers a tiny amount of allergen extract and increases the dose over time.
- 1 Build-up phase. Each injection dose gets gradually stronger as your body builds tolerance. Patients generally come in about once a week during this phase.
- 2 Maintenance phase. Once you reach your target dose, shots are spaced further apart, typically once every 2 to 3 weeks.
Allergy Shots vs. Drops vs. Tablets
Both allergy shots and sublingual drops can treat multiple allergens, but they differ in strength, convenience, and insurance coverage. Here is how they compare.
| Allergy Shots (SCIT) | Sublingual Drops (CureSLIT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | In-clinic injections | Drops under the tongue, at home |
| Allergen range | Can correct more allergens | Treats several allergens at once |
| Safety / location | Administered in office | Safer for home use |
| Office visits | More frequent | Fewer visits |
| Customization | Standard protocol | Strength customized to your sensitivity |
| Insurance | Benefits apply | Off-label, not covered (cash pay) |
CureSLIT is a newer option where you take drops rather than shots, allowing us to customize the strength based on your sensitivity for a more comfortable, convenient process.
Benefits of allergy shots
- Reduced symptoms such as sneezing, congestion, and itching
- Long-term relief by addressing the underlying cause
- Decreased medication dependency over time
- Prevention of allergic asthma
- Improved quality of life, with more comfort and productivity during allergy seasons
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do allergy shots take to work?
Many patients notice improvement during the build-up phase, with the fullest relief developing over the course of treatment as your immunity strengthens.
Are allergy shots covered by insurance?
Yes, insurance benefits typically apply to allergy shots. We can check your specific coverage before you begin.
Do allergy shots hurt?
The injections use a tiny amount of allergen extract and are generally well tolerated. Any discomfort is minor and brief.
Can children get allergy shots?
Yes, children over the age of five can benefit from allergy shots. In kids, immunotherapy may even prevent allergies from progressing to asthma.
What allergies do allergy shots treat?
Environmental allergens including animal dander, mold, dust, trees, grass, and weeds. Food allergies are treated with food desensitization instead.
Will relief last after I stop treatment?
Often, yes. By lowering your sensitivity at the source, allergy shots frequently provide lasting relief even after treatment ends.
Allergy shots or sublingual drops, which is better?
Shots can correct more allergens and are insurance-covered. Drops are needle-free, done at home, require fewer visits, and are customized to your sensitivity, but are not covered by insurance. We help you choose based on your needs.
Which areas do you serve?
Cure Allergy Clinic serves Arlington, Irving, and Mansfield, TX, and surrounding communities.
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Cure Allergy Clinic - Arlington
4120 N Collins St. Suite 100 Arlington, TX 76005
Business Hours
- Monday
- 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Thursday
- 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Closed
Cure Allergy Clinic - Las Colinas
1329 W Walnut Hill Lane Suite 104 Irving, TX 75038
Business Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Closed
Cure Allergy Clinic – Mansfield, TX
1701 Fountainview Dr, Suite 100, Mansfield TX 76063
Business Hours
- Monday
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Thursday
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Friday
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The team at Cure Allergy Clinic is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to alleviate your allergy symptoms so you can enjoy doing what you love. With our expertise, our board-certified physicians will educate and guide you through your conditions.
You don’t have to live with your allergies! Give our office a call at (817) 678 – 5575 today or book an appointment online for a consultation with one of our physicians.