Having a highly allergic family (both kids experienced analpylaxis around 9 months of age--one from eggs, the other from chemical/formaldehyde sensitivity) and a husband who was extremely allergic and asthmatic as a kid, we've tried a lot of things.
Not until we started drops over a year ago did we see any significant change. My husband is normally miserable during ragweed season and most of the spring/summer, used an inhaler frequently as well as a host of other meds. One son was in the perpetual Zertec fog, the other had eczema that wouldn't respond to cremes/etc.
Within 3-4 months of beginning drops, my son with eczema experienced clear skin. My other son was much less congested/sniffly and his allergic shiners had noticeably decreased. My husband said he doesn't remember ever being able to breath normally before. His seasonal reactions were practically non-existent, minor help from Serevent is all he needs occasionally.
One thing to note--allergy drops are available throughout the US--they're just not covered by insurance. Many allergists are beginning to offer them, but until the industry as a whole gets up to speed on research (there's a lot of it from Europe, and more now in the US) many people will not know this is an option for them. It pays to ask around, do a little research, and find out more. I'm thankful we were able to find help. For some people, it takes awhile to feel the effects--not true in our case. [[COLOR="Red"]removed]

[QUOTE=amph;2551642]Having a highly allergic family (both kids experienced analpylaxis around 9 months of age--one from eggs, the other from chemical/formaldehyde sensitivity) and a husband who was extremely allergic and asthmatic as a kid, we've tried a lot of things.
Not until we started drops over a year ago did we see any significant change. My husband is normally miserable during ragweed season and most of the spring/summer, used an inhaler frequently as well as a host of other meds. One son was in the perpetual Zertec fog, the other had eczema that wouldn't respond to cremes/etc.
Within 3-4 months of beginning drops, my son with eczema experienced clear skin. My other son was much less congested/sniffly and his allergic shiners had noticeably decreased. My husband said he doesn't remember ever being able to breath normally before. His seasonal reactions were practically non-existent, minor help from Serevent is all he needs occasionally.
One thing to note--allergy drops are available throughout the US--they're just not covered by insurance. Many allergists are beginning to offer them, but until the industry as a whole gets up to speed on research (there's a lot of it from Europe, and more now in the US) many people will not know this is an option for them. It pays to ask around, do a little research, and find out more. I'm thankful we were able to find help. For some people, it takes awhile to feel the effects--not true in our case. [[COLOR="Red"]removed]

Hello - I am very interested in your experience - have a daughter with allergies (dogs, cats, dust mites, certain pollens) - she is desparate for a dog and we would like to try this - in calling around Houston, there are Dr's (as in MD, board certified allergists) who give them - one thing of concern was that they "mix them up at the office" - is this the way shots are done? - if so, i guess the risk of a bad mix is the same as shots - how hard is it to get the right mix...as in if they get it wrong, how toxic/harmful can it be to the patient? - is there an organization or some body that cerifies these folks or can vet who has experience? - thanks in advance, ed