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Allergy Department
ADRIANA BEARDSLEY, LPN
Adriana Beardsley attended Lincoln Technical Institute's nursing program where she learned her skills at different clinical sites working alongside different doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide well-rounded care to the patients. After receiving her nurses license, she joined the staff at Connecticut Ear, Nose & Throat, Sinus & Allergy Specialists, P.C. as an allergy nurse in September 2024. Her job includes allergy testing and treatments, such as allergy injections and drops, as well as providing education to patients.
Services Provided
Intradermal Skin Testing for Inhalant Allergy
Multiprick Skin Testing for Inhalant Allergy
Multiprick Skin Testing for Food Allergy
Immunotherapy Shots for Allergy Treatment
SLIT: Sub Lingual Immuno Therapy (allergy drops)
Patch Testing For Chemical Sensitivity
Environmental Control
Allergy Injections
For patients age 7 and over, a series of injections are typically given for a 5 year period. Most patients receive shots weekly for the first 6 to 12 months; every 2 weeks for the second year; every 3 weeks for the third year, and then monthly thereafter. Consistency is critical.
Most insurance companies cover injections and the medication vials, although co-pays may apply. Please verify your insurance coverage prior to beginning treatment.
SLIT: Sublingual Immunotherapy (allergy drops)
Allergy drops work very much like allergy shots, slowly desensitizing you to what causes your allergic reaction, but they are delivered under your tongue in a liquid form that can be safely taken at home. As with injection therapy, treatment is typically given for a 5 year period, which is important in ensuring long term benefits. Drops are custom formulated based on the results of your allergy tests.
Because of their safety profile, allergy drops can be an option for all patients including young children. Most insurance companies will pay for allergy testing and office visits, but not for the actual drops. Most patients agree that this temporary investment is well worth the improvement in their health, reduction in allergy related expenses (co-pays for other medications, missed work and school, and other related expenses) and overall quality of life. Treatment is an expense that can be reimbursed through health savings accounts or flex spending plans.