Allergies can be triggered by numerous things, including food, medications, and substances found in the environment. For those without allergies, these substances are all harmless. If you have allergies, however, your immune system will react, resulting in a variety of symptoms. At Texas ENT Specialists, an allergist in Pasadena TX can relieve you of these symptoms.
Allergy Testing
To treat your allergies, our team will first help you identify the cause. Some patients may already know what they are allergic to while others will need some tests performed. Texas ENT Specialists can provide a variety of allergy testing, such as:
Environmental Allergies
Pollen, dust mites, and mold are all examples of allergens found in the environment, which you may be allergic to. To determine if you are allergic to these or other environmental factors, we will inject a small amount into your arm and observe any reactions you may have.
Drug Allergies
To determine if you are allergic to any drugs, we will conduct allergy testing, such as a skin prick test or patch testing, based on your needs.
Food Allergies
If you have a food allergy, this could also be potentially dangerous or life-threatening. We can test for food allergies through a skin prick test, blood test, or an elimination diet.
Biologic Therapy
Chronic conditions, such as asthma or nasal polyps, which are caused by inflammation can be treated with biologic or biological therapy. It is a form of treatment that targets components in the immune system to prevent inflammation.