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Sublingual Allergy Drops (CureSLIT) in Texas
Allergy relief without needles. Sublingual drops are a convenient, at-home immunotherapy that retrains your immune system using a few drops under the tongue. At Cure Allergy Clinic, we use a unique protocol called CureSLIT, supervised by Dr. M. Waseem Imam, D.O., and Dr. Baraa Osman, to put your allergies into lasting remission. We serve families across Arlington, Irving, and Mansfield, TX.
Quick Answer
Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) delivers small, increasing doses of allergen under the tongue to build long-term tolerance, with no needles required. Our CureSLIT method is safe for home use and can keep allergies in remission even after you stop.
- What it is: Needle-free at-home immunotherapy (SLIT)
- Best for: Seasonal, environmental, and certain food allergies; needle-averse patients and kids
- Time to relief: Usually 4 to 6 months (about 2 bottles)
- Convenience: Taken at home, fewer office visits than shots
- Insurance: Not covered (off-label); affordable cash-pay options available
What Are Sublingual Allergy Drops?
Sublingual allergy drops are an immunotherapy used worldwide to treat allergies by placing purified allergen extract under the tongue. Our CureSLIT version follows protocols developed over years of research by allergists in the US and Europe, and it treats asthma, sinus issues, seasonal allergies, rhinitis, animal allergies, dust and mold allergies, and eczema.
CureSLIT uses the same extracts we would use in allergy shots, but in a needle-free format you take at home. It can put your allergies into remission, so even when the drops are stopped, the allergy stays gone.
CureSLIT is not currently covered by insurance, so we offer inexpensive cash-pay options.
How Do Sublingual Drops Work?
You place a few drops of purified protein extract under your tongue several times a day, gradually building tolerance to your allergens. Relief is usually felt within 4 to 6 months (about 2 bottles' worth), sometimes sooner or later depending on how many allergies you have.
Because the drops are safe for home use, CureSLIT offers a convenient, needle-free alternative to allergy shots while using the same proven extracts.
What Sublingual Drops Treat & Who They're For
Sublingual drops treat both food and environmental allergies and are an excellent fit for patients who prefer to avoid needles, including children. They can also help decrease the risk of life-threatening reactions related to food.
Drops can treat allergies caused by:
- Dust mites
- Ragweed
- Trees
- Grass
They are also used for asthma, sinus issues, seasonal allergies, rhinitis, animal allergies, mold, and eczema.
What to Expect & How Long You'll Take Drops
How long you take sublingual drops depends on whether your allergens are seasonal or year-round. Your provider tailors the schedule to your triggers.
- Daily, a few days a week, or seasonally, depending on your allergies.
- For seasonal allergies (hay fever): start the drops 3 to 4 months before allergy season begins, then continue until it ends.
- For year-round allergens (like dust mites): you may take the drops throughout the year.
You take the drops a few times a day, which allows for quicker relief and more lasting results.
What Makes CureSLIT Unique (and How It Compares to Shots)
CureSLIT is a customized, multi-allergen sublingual protocol designed to reach long-term remission, not just temporary relief. What sets it apart:
- 1 Our testing method lets us customize the strength to you, not too strong and not too weak.
- 2 Dosing several times a day allows quick relief and more permanent results.
- 3 Dosing lets several allergens fit into the same bottle, so we do not treat one allergy at a time.
- 4 We use top-of-the-line sterile extracts safe enough for injection.
- 5 We use a titrated-up dosing protocol to reach long-term remission.
- 6 We use cross-reactive proteins to teach tolerance across related weeds, trees, and grasses and help prevent new allergies from developing.
Drops vs. shots at a glance:
| Sublingual Drops (CureSLIT) | Allergy Shots (SCIT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Needles | None, taken at home | In-clinic injections |
| Office visits | Fewer | More frequent |
| Strength | Customized to your sensitivity | Standard protocol, can cover more allergens |
| Insurance | Not covered (cash pay) | Benefits apply |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until sublingual drops work?
Most people feel relief within 4 to 6 months (about 2 bottles), sometimes sooner or later depending on how many allergies they have.
Are sublingual drops covered by insurance?
No. CureSLIT is considered an off-label treatment, so it is not covered by insurance. We offer affordable cash-pay options.
Are allergy drops safe to take at home?
Yes. CureSLIT is safe for home use, which is one of its main advantages over allergy shots.
Do sublingual drops use the same extracts as shots?
Yes. We use the same sterile extracts in CureSLIT that we use in allergy shots, just delivered under the tongue instead of by injection.
What allergies do sublingual drops treat?
Environmental and food allergens including dust mites, ragweed, trees, and grass, plus asthma, sinus issues, rhinitis, animal allergies, mold, and eczema.
How often do I take the drops?
A few times a day. Depending on your triggers, your schedule may be daily, a few days a week, or seasonal.
Can sublingual drops put my allergies in remission?
Yes. CureSLIT is designed to reach long-term remission, so when the drops are stopped, the allergy can stay gone.
Drops or shots, which should I choose?
Drops are needle-free, at-home, and customized but not insurance-covered. Shots can cover more allergens and are covered by insurance. We help you decide based on your allergies and preferences.
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
- Closed
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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.