In an age of “treat yourself,” why do we hesitate to spend on our long-term health? Allergy drop immunotherapy following The La Crosse Method™ Protocol is covered by some insurances, but for those that don’t, some people debate spending money out of pocket.
There are a lot of good reasons to consider investing in allergy drops, and here are four of the big ones.
1. It Gets to the Cause
The benefit of allergy drops is that they actually treat the cause of allergy. While antihistamines and other symptom relievers are a temporary fix for symptoms, immunotherapy treats the issue underneath so symptoms may no longer occur.
Allergy drops contain tiny amounts of the allergens that make you sick, and over time, the amount of allergen is safely increased. The body is retrained to learn that these substances aren’t harmful and stops reacting to them. While symptom relievers temporarily reduce symptoms, allergy drops train the body for long-lasting, often permanent relief.
There are countless other conditions – like asthma, sinusitis, eczema, headaches, and more – that can be related to allergy. When you get to the cause of allergy, these conditions can be improved, too.
2. It Provides Long-Lasting Relief
Allergy drop immunotherapy typically takes three to five years, and during this time the body learns to not respond when exposed to problem allergens. The benefit is that once treatment is done, the body remembers to not react – it can create life-long learning.
3. It Reduces Other Costs
Because the body knows to not react, the need for all those symptom relievers and modifications are lessened – or gone.
- Antihistamines, nasal sprays, skin creams
- Related medical appointments
- Home modifications like air purifiers, filters, mattress pads
- Days of work missed
This calculator can help you see how much you spend per month on allergies, and how much you could save. Think of the lifetime savings on allergy modifications, compared to three to five years of allergy drop therapy.
4. Quality of Life Improvement
Maybe most important – but has no price tag – is the quality-of-life improvement that occurs when symptoms are under finally control, and you can get back to life. No more avoiding the outdoors, suffering through repeat infections, or missing work and school.
If you’re ready to invest in your health, start by finding a provider near you that offers testing and treatment and see if it could be a good fit for you.
