Allergies Overview

Allergy Types

An allergy is an exaggerated response from your immune system to a normally harmless substance. There are countless types of allergies; each of which has its own set of symptoms. The most common allergy types are:

  • Drugs
  • Food
  • Insect Stings
  • Latex
  • Mold
  • Pets
  • Pollen
  • Mice & Cockroaches

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Symptoms

Allergy symptoms differ depending on the type of allergy. The symptoms typically involve the airways, sinuses, nasal passages and skin and can range from mild to severe. Common symptoms include:

  • Nasal Congestion
  • Sneezing
  • Runny Nose
  • Itchy Eyes & Throat
  • Watery Eyes
  • Postnasal Drip
  • Hives
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Nausea Wheezing

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Testing

Determining the exact cause of your allergy symptoms is the first step in the treatment process. We offer the most popular allergy texting methods, which include:

  • Skin Prick Testing
  • Intradermal Skin Test
  • Blood Tests
  • Physician-Supervised Challenge
  • Patch Test
  • Pulmonary Function Tests

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Treatments

The cause of your allergy symptoms will dictate your best treatment option. The three most common treatments for a wide range of allergy symptoms are:

  • Prevention
  • Medications
  • Immunotherapy

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