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Your allergist in Elmhurst, IL, provides many services important to your well-being as an allergy patient. In fact, our allergy clinic is a one-stop source for testing, medications, and strategies which control allergy/asthma symptoms.
Let’s look at what your allergy clinic provides to you and your family.
Review of Allergy Symptoms
When you come to one of our Illinois allergy clinics, expect a friendly and informative consultation with one of our allergy doctors. He will ask you about your symptoms, when and how they manifest themselves, and what may relieve them. Most people come to our allergy clinics with symptoms such as:
- Headaches
- Runny, congested noses
- Sneezing
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Skin rashes
- Coughs
- Wheezing
- Irritated throats and nasal passages
Also, he will visually inspect your eyes, nose, ears, and throat and listen to your breath sounds with a stethoscope. He will review your medical history and discuss any current medications you take.
Testing For Allergies in Naperville, IL
As needed, you may undergo allergy testing. The most common type of testing is the skin prick test which introduces a tiny amount of a possible allergen (the substance you are sensitive to) under the skin. Positive tests create raised bumps or wheals. Your allergy specialist reads these wheals to determine the correct course of treatment.
Other allergy tests include blood tests for IgE antibodies and skin patch tests. These evaluations are administered in the clinic under close supervision for best patient safety.
Medication and Management Strategies for Allergies
Allergy medications vary and include oral meds, nasal sprays, eye drops, etc. Some people respond well to allergy shots or immunotherapy, while some do not. These medications slowly desensitize the patient to the substances he or she is sensitive to.
Other strategies include:
- Simple avoidance of allergic triggers
- Keeping a very clean household
- Staying well-hydrated
People with severe food or insect sting allergies often carry a pen with injectable epinephrine (Epi-pen) for fast relief of sudden and life-threatening symptoms.
A Source of the Latest Information on Allergies
At Oak Brook Allergists, we provide everything you need to live well with your allergies. For your convenience, we have four locations: Elmhurst, Plainfield, Naperville, and Downers Grove, IL.
Our on-site physicians, Drs. Pongonis, Rubin, and Kaynak are highly qualified professionals with caring support staff ready to serve your allergy and immunology needs.
To know more or for an in-person consultation, call us today at (630) 574-0460, or request your appointment online.
We know you’ll find our allergy services very helpful.
