Allergy Immunotherapy: SLIT or SCIT SCIT

SCIT (subcutaneous immunotherapy) injection of allergens has been practiced for almost 100 years. SLIT (sublingual immunotherapy) is a method of allergy treatment using allergen solution as drops deposited under the tongue and holding it there for a few minutes before swallowing. Since 1969 SLIT was used for treating foods allergy and since 1970 for treating inhalants allergens. In 1998 the World Health Organization concluded that SLIT was a viable alternative to the injections. After numerous control trials SLIT is gaining support from Allergists and Otolaryngologists. ...