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Itchy Eyes? Runny Nose? Unwanted Sneezing?

6/4/2014

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Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is an allergic inflammation of the nasal passages, occurring when you breathe in something you are allergic to such as dust, pollen, or animal dander – i.e. antigen exposure. Many suffer through symptoms for their duration, which for some is all year long for antigens like dust or pet dander. Others take anti-histamines to suppress the symptoms for temporary relief.

AR can cause daytime sleepiness, reduced work productivity, impaired sleep, and reduced quality of life. What if there was a way to not only find relief, but to get rid of the symptoms entirely?

This can be done in 3 simple steps:

1)   Book an appointment at Bayview Chiropractic Health Centre

2)   Have a Skin Prick Allergy Test performed by Dr. Liz Mingay, Naturopathic Doctor

3)   Take 2-3 drops (Sublingual Immunotherapy - SLIT) compounded specifically for your sensitivities under your tongue for ~2 years

Two years may sound like a long time, but the relief substantially outweighs the unwanted allergies. SLIT is based on a similar theory to that of allergy shots, however it saves you the scheduled appointments and the discomfort of the injection.

Email drmingay@gmail.com with questions regarding Skin Prick Allergy Testing and/or SLIT or to book your appointment today.


References:


1. Mitsch A, Drachenberg KJ. Positive results in a primary multicentric study, specific immunotherapy administered sublingually.  TW Padiatrie 1996; 9: 628-631

2. Rolinck- Werninghaus C, Wolf H, Liebke C, et al. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicentre study on the efficacy and safety of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) in children  with seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis to grass pollen. Allergy 2004; 59: 1285-1294

3. Lima  M, Wilson D,  Pitkin L, et al. Grass pollen sublingual immunotherapy for seasonal rhinoconjunctivitis: a randomized controlled trial. CLIN Exp Allergy 2002; 32: 507- 514

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