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Allergies

Treatments for allergies include avoiding known allergens, steroids that modify the immune system in general, and medications such as antihistamines and decongestants which reduce symptoms. Many of these medications are taken by mouth, although epinephrine, which is used to treat anaphylactic reactions, is injected. Immunotherapy uses injected allergens to desensitize the body's response.

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Allergies

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, an estimated 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. Symptoms can be relatively mild, like the itchy, watery eyes that accompany the arrival of spring. More severe signs can include hives, nausea and vomiting, and anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction.

Correctly diagnosing and treating your allergies is the job of the allergists at Premier Medical. They specialize in conditions such as asthma, hay fever, sinus infections, eye allergies, food allergies, allergic reactions to insect stings, skin allergies and immune system problems that might cause frequent infections.

Premier Medical provides the latest testing and treatment for allergy patients. Traditional skin testing involves placing small amounts of substances under the skin, either by prick or injection, and then watching the skin for a hive-like reaction.

Blood tests offer a fast, safe and accurate alternative. This procedure is performed in-house, and uses just one blood sample to identify the source of your allergy symptoms for hundreds of possible causes.

Adults and children of any age can be tested for allergies. Each allergy treatment plan is individualized, based on symptoms and the impact allergies are having on daily life.  Make an appointment today and start seeing an improvement in your quality of life.