Provided By: Philip Rancitelli, MD
Allergist/Immunologist
Here we go again.
The so-called allergy experts in the media are predicting a historical spring pollen season. We hear this almost every year, but the reality is that it’s almost impossible to predict how pollen allergies will impact allergy sufferers year by year. It ultimately depends on day-to-day weather. Frequent rain washes pollen out of the air, whereas consecutive dry windy days can make outside activities insufferable.
Most allergy sufferers respond very well to medications, but for those who don’t, or for those who like the idea of a natural treatment that reduces medication reliance, allergen immunotherapy is an excellent option!
Did you know that allergen immunotherapy can prevent asthma?
Yep, it’s true. Studies have shown that allergen immunotherapy prescribed for pre-adolescent children with allergic rhinitis reduces the risk of asthma!
The board-certified allergists/immunologists at Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians can guide patients (adult and pediatric) through all the options available for immunotherapy, including:
- Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) – traditional and accelerated protocols
- Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT)
- Intralymphatic immunotherapy (ILIT)
- Oral immunotherapy (OIT) – for food allergies
We also have a robust biologics program for patients with severe asthma, atopic dermatitis, food allergies, urticaria, and nasal polyps.
We have the most experienced team of allergists/immunologists in Central Ohio to help with all your allergy and asthma needs!