Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy

As more than 50 million Americans can attest, allergies are no fun. Congestion, cough, headaches, sneezing, itching, hives and more, the symptoms can make daily living miserable. 

When your immune system is being taxed to fight allergens, your overall health is affected. Many people don’t realize that allergies, when left untreated, can increase the risk of other health problems, such as decreased brain function, mood instability, weight gain, hormonal imbalance, cold and flu, and even some cancers. 

Allergy Immunotherapy provides freedom from allergies because it helps build resistance to the offending allergens. Unlike allergy medicine, which just masks the symptoms, Immunotherapy treats the actual cause of the allergies.

Comprehensive Testing

We test for about 70 possible allergens, such as tree pollens, molds, weeds, grasses, animal danders and fungi. We also extensively test for food intolerances and sensitivities, including common high-allergen foods like egg whites, peanuts, cow’s milk, seafood, soybean, wheat and nuts. 

Diagnosing the allergens

With our advanced allergy testing, we can pinpoint your allergens. The convenient and accurate process begins with our healthcare professional testing for dozens of specific allergens. The painless application is called an allergy scratch test, where drops of suspected allergens are placed on the surface of the patient’s skin. The process takes about 15 minutes, with many allergens being tested at the same time. If the patient is allergic to any of the tests, redness and/or a small bump will appear on the specific area, enabling our medical professional to make a proper diagnosis. We also do comprehensive blood work to determine and cross-check an individual’s immune triggers.

How Immunotherapy works

1.    Small amounts of identified allergens are injected.  

2.    Immune system becomes stimulated.

3.    Your body builds up tolerance over time. 

4.    Symptoms subside.

Made of naturally derived serums, the injections contain just enough allergens to stimulate your immune system, but not enough to cause a significant allergic reaction. The treatment helps to build resistance and reduce inflammation. Within a few months, patients obtain significant relief and freedom from the allergens as allergy symptoms subside.