QUICK-LI Intralymphatic Immunotherapy

QUICK-LI Intralymphatic immunotherapy is the newest modality in immunotherapy. QUICK-LI treats the same environmental allergies that allergy shots and allergy drops do but the entire treatment is complete in only 3-5 injections with no maintenance injections needed. Dr. Sandra Ho injects your specific allergen mixture directly into an inguinal lymph node near the surface of the skin under ultrasound guidance. With this injection, the immune system is exposed to the allergen allowing a gentle yet robust protective response resulting in a decrease in your allergy symptoms.

Pros:

• Fastest way to drive down symptoms compared to other modalities. Your entire treatment can be done in as little as 8 weeks

• Lower risk of severe reactions like anaphylaxis compared to standard allergy shots

Cons:

• Not covered by insurance, but cost comparable to 5 years of allergy shots with insurance