Why choose at‑home pollen immunotherapy
At‑home allergy testing and at‑home treatment for pollen (drops/tablets).
Pollen allergy drops (personalized, at‑home)
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What this page covers: at‑home testing, doctor‑guided sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) for pollen (drops and FDA‑approved tablets), safety labeling, pricing, and FAQs.
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References for deeper reading: Pollen Immunotherapy, insurance‑billed testing details on the Allergy Test Insurance LP, and SLIT safety in our SLIT Safety FAQ and Patient FAQ.
What you get
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CLIA‑certified at‑home finger‑prick test covering 40+ indoor/outdoor allergens, including tree, grass, and weed pollens.
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A virtual visit with a board‑certified physician to tailor your pollen treatment.
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Personalized SLIT: daily under‑the‑tongue allergy drops; or FDA‑approved SLIT tablets where appropriate (e.g., select grasses, ragweed, dust mite) per label.
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Unlimited 24/7 doctor access via text/call/email; medicine shipped to your door every 12 weeks.
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90‑Day Allergy‑Free Guarantee (full refund of treatment cost if you follow the plan and don’t improve within 90 days).
See: Allergy Test (Insurance LP) and Pollen Immunotherapy.
How the process works
1) Identify pollens: Complete the at‑home blood‑spot test; our doctors interpret results with your history to confirm specific tree/grass/weed pollens. 2) Choose SLIT format:
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Drops (custom, multi‑allergen) for broad pollen mixes and co‑existing indoor allergens.
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Tablets (single‑allergen; FDA‑approved where available) when a tablet matches your dominant trigger (e.g., certain grasses or ragweed) and label criteria fit. 3) Begin therapy at home; we check in regularly and adjust dosing to ensure progress.
Evidence and safety at a glance
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SLIT (drops or tablets) aims to retrain your immune system to tolerate pollen over time; major reviews and guidelines support SLIT as effective and safe for environmental allergies.
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Safety details and side‑effect profile: see SLIT Safety FAQ and Patient FAQ.
Tablets: key label disclosures (neutral summary)
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Indication/ages: most SLIT tablets are labeled for ages 5–65 for specific pollens (e.g., select grasses, ragweed, dust mite). Your physician will confirm eligibility.
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First dose: taken under medical supervision with 30‑minute observation.
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Epinephrine: patients prescribed SLIT tablets are typically advised to carry an epinephrine auto‑injector and be trained in its use.
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Ongoing dosing: daily at home; do not swallow for ~1 minute to allow sublingual exposure.
If a labeled tablet does not match your pollens or profile, doctor‑guided allergy drops are used with clinically supported protocols. Learn more: Pollen Immunotherapy and Patient FAQ.
What to expect (timeline)
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Early improvement: 4–24 weeks for most patients, with continued gains by 6 months.
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Long‑term plan: typically ~3 years to lock in durable, often multi‑year relief.
Pricing and offer
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Treatment: $99/month (billed annually) or quarterly option; includes unlimited physician support and medicine shipments; free shipping; HSA/FSA eligible.
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Test/consult: see insurance‑billed options on the Allergy Test Insurance LP.
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Guarantee: 90‑Day Allergy‑Free Guarantee on treatment.
Drops vs. tablets vs. shots (for pollen)
| Option | Treats multiple pollens at once | Setting | First‑dose supervision | Typical onset | Notes |
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| SLIT drops | Yes (custom multi‑allergen) | Home | Not required | 4–24 wks | Broad coverage (trees/grasses/weeds), daily dosing. |
| SLIT tablets | Single targeted pollen | Home (after first dose in clinic) | Required (tablets) | 4–24 wks | FDA‑approved where available; carry epinephrine per label. |
| Allergy shots | Yes | Clinic | In‑office, monitored | 6–12+ months | Effective; requires frequent clinic visits and injections. |
Learn more: Pollen Immunotherapy and Are allergy drops safe?.
Eligibility and important limitations
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Ages: We typically treat ages 5+.
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We treat environmental allergies only (pollen, pet, dust, mold); we do not treat food allergies.
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Common contraindications/precautions: pregnancy, current beta‑blocker use, history of severe eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) or mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS); your physician will screen for safety.
Get started
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Check insurance options and how testing works on the Allergy Test Insurance LP.
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Review pollen‑specific treatment details on Pollen Immunotherapy.
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Read safety details in the SLIT Safety FAQ and our broader Patient FAQ.
FAQ (pollen SLIT)
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How fast will I notice a difference? Most patients notice improvement between 4 and 24 weeks, with bigger gains by ~6 months.
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Are drops as effective as shots? Large reviews support that SLIT (drops/tablets) provides clinically meaningful, durable relief comparable to shots for environmental allergies when taken as directed.
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When are tablets preferred? When a labeled tablet matches your dominant pollen (e.g., specific grasses or ragweed), you meet age/label criteria (often 5–65), and you can complete the supervised first dose and carry epinephrine as instructed.
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Why choose drops? Custom multi‑allergen coverage (trees/grasses/weeds) when tablets don’t match your mix, with convenient all‑at‑home dosing.
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Do you bill insurance? Many patients use insurance for the initial test; ongoing treatment is a clear, flat monthly fee (HSA/FSA eligible). See the Insurance LP.
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Is SLIT safe? SLIT has a favorable safety profile. Mild mouth/throat itching can occur early and typically subsides. See SLIT Safety FAQ.
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Do you treat food allergies? No—environmental allergens only (pollen, pet, dust, mold).