Accelerated allergy treatment (AAT)

Accelerated allergy treatment (AAT)

We’re now offering intralymphatic immunotherapy, or what we refer to as Accelerated Allergy Treatment (AAT), a breakthrough allergy treatment that offers patients relief from allergy symptoms with fewer treatments and faster results. Traditional allergy injections require 3-5 yrs of treatment, but with our Accelerated Allergy Treatment, you can expect relief from allergy symptoms after 3 injections spaced 4 weeks apart. To learn more about this new service, watch the video below and read the frequently asked questions.

If you would like to book an appointment or have questions, please call us at (727) 327-5719 or request an appointment online.

Watch this short video that helps explain more about our new Accelerated Allergy Treatment:

Frequently Asked Questions

Intralymphatic immunotherapy, which we call Advanced Allergy Treatment (AAT), is a cutting-edge allergy treatment that offers patients relief from allergy symptoms after only 3 injections spaced 4 weeks apart. When compared to traditional allergy injections that require 3-5 years of treatment, you can understand why we’re thrilled to be able to offer patients this new exciting new procedure. This treatment works by introducing allergens to your immune system in a way that creates tolerance.

Initially, you will be evaluated by Dr. Mona Mangat and undergo allergy skin prick testing to identify if you are allergic. After a discussion of all treatment options, you and Dr. Mangat can decide if AAT is the right fit for you. If we decide to proceed, Dr. Mangat will create your specific allergy serum bottles that will be used during your treatment.

On the day of treatment, you will arrive at our 4th St. office and be prepped by our nurse for a small injection in your groin. Board Certified Radiologist, Dr. Gagandeep Mangat, will then perform the injection under ultrasound guidance to ensure perfect placement of the serum. You will then wait in our waiting room for 1 hour during which time we will have snacks and WiFi available to you.

  • Fewer injections – Because we can introduce the allergens directly to the lymph nodes where all of the immune processing occurs we can reduce the number of injections needed to reach desensitization.

  • Faster results– Traditional allergy injections require a 3 to 5 year commitment to see full benefits. This new treatment offers results within 3 to 4 months after 3 sets of injections spaced out 4 weeks apart. We do recommend treatment be completed at least 8 weeks prior to your worst allergy season to realize relief.

As with any allergy treatment that introduces allergen into your body, there is a risk of anaphylaxis. In general, ILIT is very well tolerated and has been studied for the past 20 years. Other rare complications can include site reactions like bleeding and bruising, infection, and nerve or tissue damage. Just as with traditional allergy injections we require that you have an Epi-pen with you on the day of your treatment.>

Most typical inhaled allergens can be treated with AAT – tree pollens, grass pollens, weed pollens, animal dander, mold, and dust mites. Food allergies are not treated via AAT.

A customized treatment for Cara!

“I now have 2 golden retrievers since completing AAT and they do not trigger my allergies at all! It’s an amazing feeling.”

My allergies prior to treatment were severe, I felt I was allergic to everything around me! I spent my days suffering with runny nose, sneezing and worst of all, itchy watery eyes.

I struggled being around any animals prior to this treatment, my face would swell up and I had severe itchy eyes. I also struggled being outdoors in the springtime.

I tried traditional allergy injections for 4 months but I didn’t like the way they made me feel. My arms would get red and swollen for days and as the dosing increased I felt tired and almost sick. However I knew I needed to do something because allergy medications were not enough, so when this treatment became available, I jumped at the opportunity. The main thing that stood out to me was the once a month injection for 3 months, and then I would be done! I also found this treatment a lot less painful than traditional allergy shots.

I noticed changes in my symptoms after my last treatment. I was feeling much better and less stuffy. I wasn’t sure if this treatment was going to help with my dog allergy but it really did. I now have 2 dogs!

I now have 2 golden retrievers since completing AAT and they do not trigger my allergies at all! It’s an amazing feeling. Grass does not agitate me anymore either.

I would give this treatment a 10/10 for effectiveness. My allergies have been nonexistent since completing AAT and my quality of life has improved now that I no longer have to live on allergy medications.

Enjoy life again, just like Patty!

“I have been able to enjoy life both indoors and outside that has never been a reality for me before.”

As a lifelong sufferer of allergies due to many allergens I have had discomfort & symptoms that could not be ignored or left untreated. I spent many years taking medications that gave temporary relief but the overall symptoms were relentless. I sought alternate treatments but they need to be re-administered to stay in my system.

I suffered from itchy, teary eyes, runny nose, asthmatic reactions to itchy hives when I touched allergens like grass, cats, etc. I was in a constant state of reaction, care & treatment, frequent doctors appointments and years of discomfort until I came to Bay Area Allergy & Asthma. This practice introduced me to the best care and current treatments including yet which is how I found out about the AAT treatment.

I was offered the AAT treatment w/the ability to no longer suffer from allergies and I took this opportunity. The process was easy and pain free, the result is I no longer get allergy symptoms, I no longer have to medicate on a daily basis and I no longer have to get weekly allergy shots. I am enjoying a quality of life I never had before this treatment.

Since my treatment I have no allergy symptoms to treat, I am 65 yo and I could not have imagined this was possible. It definitely is slow to accept this but now I will walk in the grass and smile with relief when I don’t suffer.

I have been able to enjoy life both indoors and outside that has never been a reality for me before. I am no longer searching for the allergens as I venture around. This has reduced my stress and allowed me to enjoy life’s spontaneous occasions, it has been very freeing for me.

As I have already mentioned, symptom free, no more shots and no medications has been a life changing experience that I would recommend to anyone that suffers on a daily basis. I look forward to not having to deal with this in my life anymore and I’m sure others could enjoy this relief also.