Allergy Testing
Allergy skin testing is a simple procedure where tiny amounts of common allergens are applied to your skin using a gentle prick. This helps identify specific substances that may trigger allergic reactions. As your skin reacts, your doctor will observe and analyze the results, guiding us in creating a tailored plan to manage your allergies effectively.
Allergen Immunotherapy
Allergen immunotherapy, or allergy shots, involves gradually exposing you to small doses of allergens to build tolerance. This helps your immune system become less sensitive, reducing allergy symptoms over time. The benefits include long-term relief, decreased reliance on medications, and improved quality of life by addressing the root causes of allergies.
Spirometry
Spirometry is a simple breathing test that measures how much air you can inhale and exhale and how quickly you can do it. This helps assess lung function, diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD, and guides treatment plans for improved respiratory health.
Testing for Animal Allergies
Allergy skin testing for pets is a simple procedure where tiny amounts of common allergens are applied to your skin using a gentle prick. Pinpointing triggers allows for a tailored approach to managing pet allergies, enhancing your furry friend’s well-being and fostering a healthier, happier bond between you and your pet.
FDA Approved Sublingual Therapy
Sublingual FDA-approved allergy therapy for pollen and dust mites offers a convenient and effective approach. Administered under the tongue, it provides targeted relief by desensitizing the immune system to specific allergens. Benefits include improved symptoms control, reduced reliance on medications, and more comfortable, patient-friendly method of managing allergies.
Oral Challenges
Oral food and drug challenges involve supervised consumption of a small amount of the suspected allergen under controlled conditions. This method helps determine if an allergic reaction occurs and assists in assessing tolerance levels, guiding personalized management plans for a safer approach to foods or medications.
Biologic Injections
Biologic therapy for allergies involves using targeted medications to modify the immune system’s response to specific allergens. By blocking key pathways, these therapies aim to alleviate symptoms and improve overall quality of life for individuals dealing with allergic conditions such as urticaria, asthma, eczema, nasal polyps and eosinophilic esophagitis. Therapy usually involves an injection given every 2 to 4 weeks in the office or in certain circumstances for home administration.
Penicillin Testing
Penicillin testing is performed to determine if an individual is allergic to penicillin or related antibiotics. It is sometimes unclear whether the antibiotic or another condition may have caused a reaction or rash. Additionally, over time, one can lose sensitivity to penicillin that they have had an allergy to in the past. It involves administering a small amount of the medication on the skin with a gentle prick and followed by a small injection of medication underneath the skin. If both are negative, then an oral challenge will follow.
Patch testing
Patch testing is a diagnostic method where small amounts of a common allergens are applied to patches, which are then placed on your skin for 48 hours followed by readings at 48 and 72 hours. This detects delayed reactions that can cause contact dermatitis. Additionally, metal testing is done prior to joint replacements for people with a history of metal allergy or intolerance. By pinpointing triggers, patch testing aids in formulation personalized strategies to manage and avoid specific allergens.
Food Allergy Testing & Other Food Related Conditions
Our food testing is a simple procedure where tiny amounts of the food are applied to your skin using a gentle prick to help identify specific food triggers through a comprehensive assessment. By pinpointing potential allergens, we aim to provide you with valuable insights to manage your diet effectively, promoting overall well-being and minimizing adverse reactions. Additional blood testing may also be required. Other food related conditions such as celiac disease can be screened, eosinophilic esophagitis can be evaluated, and symptoms related to Oral Allergy Syndrome can be identified.
Conditions
- Anaphylaxis
- Nasal allergies
- Asthma
- Cough
- Sinus conditions
- Eye Allergy
- Eczema
- Nasal polyps
- Food Allergy
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Urticaria (hives)
- Angioedema (swelling)
- Drug Allergy
- Venom Allergy
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Primary immunodeficiency
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Wheezing