Allergy

Comprehensive Allergy Testing

• Trees, grasses, animals, molds
• Skin testing

Immunology

• Subcutaneous treatment (shots)
• Sublingual treatment (drops)

An allergy is a chronic condition involving an abnormal reaction to an ordinarily harmless substance called an allergen.

If you have an allergy, your immune system views the allergen as an invader and a chain reaction is initiated. White blood cells of the immune system produce IgE antibodies. These antibodies attach themselves to special cells called mast cells, causing a release of potent chemicals such as histamine.

These chemicals cause symptoms such as:

• Itching in the nose, roof of the mouth, throat, eyes
• Sneezing
• Stuffy nose (congestion)
• Runny nose
• Tearing eyes
• Dark circles under the eyes