ALL ABOUT ALLERGIES

Find Relief from Year-Round Allergies with Allergenix

Do you suffer from the miserable symptoms of year-round allergies? Why continue to live a decreased quality of life when you can get help? The Team at Allergenix can help determine the precise cause of your allergy symptoms and get you on the path to breathing freely again.

What is an Allergic Reaction?

An allergic reaction is when your immune system mistakes a typically harmless substance for a dangerous one. The immune system will produce antibodies to fight the allergen which causes the miserable symptoms commonly associated with allergies. Exposure to an allergen can cause increased blood flow, tissue swelling, and mucus membrane irritation. People can be exposed to allergens by touching, swallowing, or inhaling the substance that causes the reaction.

Common Allergies

Any substance can cause an allergic reaction; however, the most common allergens include:

Insects – stings from bees and wasps produce an allergic response. People can also have allergy issues from being around insects like roaches and dust mites.
Drugs – certain drugs like penicillin, sulfa, and insulin are common allergens.
Chemicals – chemicals can cause a skin rash when you encounter them. Latex, plants, soap, cosmetics, and jewelry can create adverse skin reactions.
Pets – our beloved fur babies can make us feel miserable. But don’t resign to the idea of never having a dog again, immunotherapy can help.
Environmental factors – we can’t forget to mention trees, grass, pollen, and molds that are ever-present in our lives.

Common Allergy Symptoms

Any substance can cause an allergic reaction; however, the most common allergens include:

Nasal congestion
Runny nose
Swelling
Water eye
Hives and itching
Difficulty breathing
Wheezing
In severe cases, anaphylaxis

Diagnosing & testing FOR ALLERGIES

When you have had enough with your allergy symptoms, a board-certified physician should always complete your allergy testing. There is more to allergy testing than a simple skin prick test which pop-up allergy clinics will perform, give you a prescription, and then send you on your way. To determine the true cause of your allergies and gain long-term relief, your medical history must be considered..

Things your doctor should take into consideration when coming up with an allergy treatment plan should include:

A detailed account of symptoms.
Structured questions to gain precise information on previous allergic diseases from childhood like eczema, hay fever, and asthma.
The severity, duration, and seasonal occurrence of symptoms including trigger factors, life-threatening events, and success of avoidance measures.
Details about diet, food exclusion, and intolerance to medications, preservatives, and additives.
Family history
Home, school/work, and outdoor environmental risk factors
Past/current treatment and medications used