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Oral Allergy Immunotherapy Helps Control Asthma

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By Serena Gordon
EmpowHer's HealthDay Reporter

TUESDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- Oral allergy immunotherapy -- in the form of drops or tablets -- is effective at reducing asthma symptoms and the need for asthma medications in children who have what's known as allergic asthma, a new study finds.

The findings bolster hopes that these oral medications might someday replace injections, never a hit with kids.