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Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy
Allergies can affect your sinuses, digestive tract and your skin. At Borrero Medical we offer comprehensive allergy testing and immunotherapy for men and women to help find triggers and offer relief. If you experience symptoms that suggest you’re among the 60 million Americans suffering from allergies, call our office or request an appointment now to get tested right away.
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Four types of allergies exist: respiratory allergy, skin-related allergy, food allergy, and allergy to stinging insects.
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The respiratory system is usually affected if a person is allergic to tree pollen, grass pollen, animals (such as pets and farm animals), molds, and house dust mites. Allergic symptoms include sneezing, itching, watery eyes and nose, and wheezing. Hay fever (rhinitis) and/or asthma are the most common results of respiratory allergies.
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Allergy to substances such as metals and fragrances and allergy to proteins such as latex affect the skin and is known as allergic eczema or contact allergy (contact dermatitis). The symptoms are usually itching, burning, reddening and blisters at the affected area. Allergic eczema most often occurs in early childhood, but also appears in older children and adults.
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The most common food-related allergies are cow’s milk, egg proteins, soy, peanuts and fish. Eczema, diarrhea, nausea, and in some cases, anaphylaxis are potential symptoms of food- related allergies.
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Hornets, wasps, yellow jackets, honey bees, and in some parts of the country, fire ants cause nearly all allergies to insects. Although many people will react to the venom of a stinging insect in some way, less than 5% of the population is truly “allergic”. The most serious allergic reaction to an insect sting is anaphylaxis. Symptoms include exhaustion, dizziness, swelling of the throat, unconsciousness or cardiac arrest.
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Allergy Immunotherapy (allergy shots) is a clinically documented treatment that considerably reduces or completely removes your allergy symptoms and the need for traditional, symptom-relieving medication. After three to six months, your need for drugs may decrease and your symptoms may become less severe. An additional affect of allergy shots is that it may prevent the onset of other allergies and the development of asthma.
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The process of IT begins with the injection of a weak concentration of an allergen extract. Injections of increasingly stronger concentrations are given until the patient reaches the top or “maintenance dose”. The rate at which the concentration is increased depends on the patients’ degree of sensitivity. Most patients are treated for three to five years, sometimes longer. Drastic improvements in allergic symptoms can usually be seen within the first few months of treatment.
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IT is the only treatment to address the underlying cause of allergy. Many clinical studies have shown that 80-90% of patients’ allergies improve and that the treatment remains effective for at least 6 years after IT is discontinued.
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IT is usually indicated in those patients where:
• Symptoms are moderate to severe and occur more than 2-3 months each year
• Symptomatic medications have been unsuccessful
• Patient prefers IT over long-term drug treatment
• Allergens are not easily avoided
• The possibility exists to prevent more severe allergies or asthma
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If you experience allergic symptoms, it is important for you to contact our office or book an appointment with one providers who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases. Based on your history and specific testing, our Allergy Specialist will be able to determine if you are a candidate for IT.