Spring is a beautiful season in our region—but for allergy sufferers, it often means weeks or even months of sneezing, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, and fatigue. If you find yourself dreading this time of year, you’re not alone. Seasonal allergies affect so many individuals each spring, triggered by the surge in pollen from blooming trees like oak, birch, and maple.
But this year, there’s good news for residents in and around Montgomery County. ENT and Allergy Specialists has officially opened a brand-new office in Blue Bell, PA, offering comprehensive ear, nose, throat, and allergy care—including a modern, safer, needle-free allergy treatment called SLIT allergy drops.
What Causes Spring Allergies?
Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is caused by an overactive immune response to airborne allergens. In spring, tree pollen is the biggest trigger in the Blue Bell and Greater Philadelphia region. As temperatures rise and plant life reawakens, pollen counts soar—leading to allergy flares in adults and children alike.
Typical symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, bouts of sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, postnasal drip, and fatigue.
While antihistamines and nasal sprays can offer short-term relief, they don’t address the root cause of allergies. That’s where SLIT—Sublingual Immunotherapy—comes in.
What Are SLIT Allergy Drops?
SLIT allergy drops are an innovative treatment that helps your body build tolerance to allergens over time. Instead of getting weekly allergy shots at the doctor’s office, patients simply place custom-formulated drops under their tongue at home each day.
The drops are personalized to you and contain tiny amounts of the allergens you’re sensitive to—such as tree pollen, dust mites, pet dander, or mold—and gently retrain your immune system to stop overreacting. Over time, SLIT can reduce or even eliminate your allergy symptoms altogether. SLIT Allergy Drops are a safe, needle – free option for children and adults.
“SLIT is a fantastic option for patients who want a long-term solution to their allergies,” says Dr. Paul Swanson, MD. “It’s especially helpful for families, busy professionals, or anyone looking for an easier, more effective treatment than traditional allergy shots.”
ENT and Allergy Specialists – Now in Blue Bell, PA
To better serve the community, ENT and Allergy Specialists has opened a new, state-of-the-art office at 510 Township Line Rd., Blue Bell, across the street from the post office. This new location brings advanced, compassionate care closer to home for residents of Blue Bell, Ambler, Plymouth Meeting, and the surrounding areas.
For over 25 years, ENT and Allergy Specialists have led the way in minimally invasive treatments, ensuring patient comfort and outstanding results. Their innovative care offers solutions like SLIT allergy drops and immunotherapy – eliminating allergies without shots, minimally invasive sinus surgery, the Inspire™ device to treat sleep apnea without CPAP, in-office treatments like RhinAer™ for chronic rhinitis and VivAer™ for nasal obstruction, helping you breathe easier every day. Additional services offered include allergy testing and diagnosis, sinusitis and chronic congestion treatment, Pediatric ENT care, Audiology services – hearing evaluations, hearing aids and more!
Why Now Is the Best Time to Start SLIT Allergy Drops
The earlier you start treating your spring allergies, the better. Since SLIT works gradually to desensitize your immune system, starting treatment now can help you feel better by mid-season—and continue improving year after year. Don’t just manage your allergies—treat them at the source.
ENT and Allergy Specialists has locations in Blue Bell, Bryn Mawr, Phoenixville, and Pottstown. For additional information about treatments and procedures, visit ENTandAllergySpecialists.com or call 610-415-1100.
