Treatments
Being a sufferer of asthma and non-allergic rhinitis myself, I also live this life and I understand the unique needs of patients who require this care.
At Shepherd Allergy, in addition to regular medication treatment, we offer Immunotherapy and Biologic treatments.
We use a combined European-American model for immunotherapy, choosing relevant specific allergens for each patient. We offer the latest in precision therapy targeted specifically for each patient’s needs and convenience.
Biologic treatments are tailored for each patient depending on age, symptoms, and disease. Since each patient is unique, we also consider dosing frequency and administration method.
Immunotherapy
Method to decrease the allergic inflammatory response
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ILIT™ or Intralymphatic Immunotherapy
A 3-shot series separated by 4 weeks that places small amounts of the relevant allergens directly into the lymph node under ultrasound-guided therapy. We are proud to be ILIT-certified by the Auni ILIT TM Learning Network.
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OMIT or Oral Mucosal Immunotherapy
Relevant allergens are mixed into Easily® Allergy Toothpaste, for the patient to receive their immunotherapy dose after brushing their teeth for two minutes each day as part of their regular daily routine.
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SLIT or Sublingual Immunotherapy
Relevant allergens are administered as drops under the tongue each day for 3 years,
which can be done at home after the first dose.
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SCIT or Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (traditional “allergy shots”)
Relevant allergens are given via a shot below the skin 1-3 times per week until building up to a maintenance dose, which can eventually be stretched out to once every 4 weeks. These shots must be done for a minimum of 3 years in the office and are often continued for 5 years depending on the patient’s response.
Biologics
Medications that target specific areas of the immune system to improve disease control and potentially reduce medication use
Biologic therapies available for different allergic diseases:
Asthma
Atopic dermatitis or eczema
Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (chronic sinus disease with nasal polyps)
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Chronic urticaria and angioedema (chronic hives and swelling)
Biologic therapies available for primary immunodeficiency:
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
Subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIG)
-yaluronidase-facilitated subcutaneous immune globulin (fSCIG)
Biologic therapies available for hereditary angioedema (HAE):
As-needed therapy
Preventative therapies