Discover your allergic triggers with allergy skin testing in Port Hueneme CA
Most people are able to make educated guesses about their allergens with some degree of accuracy. But sometimes the fact that multiple allergens may be present when you experience symptoms can cloud the waters, and experimenting on your own could be risky. The best way to conclusively establish which substances are triggering your allergies is to get professional allergy skin testing in Port Hueneme CA in a doctor’s office.
Signs You Should Get Allergy Skin Testing in Port Hueneme CA
When confronted with an allergen, your immune system may throw a variety of different symptoms at you. These are some of the most common symptoms, and should cue you to the possible need for allergy skin testing in Port Hueneme CA:
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Coughing or wheezing
- Itchy, red, or swollen areas on skin
- Consistent vomiting or distress after eating a certain food
- Swelling of the face or throat causing trouble breathing or swallowing
Individuals with one kind of allergy often have more–especially if the individual is a child. Don’t leave the discovery of your allergy triggers up to chance and risk a potentially serious reaction. Instead, be proactive and get allergy skin testing in Port Hueneme CA now.
Is Allergy Skin Testing Safe?
Getting allergy skin testing in Port Hueneme CA is safe because you are not exposed to enough of the potential allergen to cause your usual symptoms. After making a small prick in your skin, your allergist will apply a drop of a solution containing the suspected allergic trigger. If you develop a small itchy bump, your allergy is confirmed. The test takes just 15 to 20 minutes and the reaction will fade within 30 minutes.
You can rest assured that any allergy skin testing in Port Hueneme CA performed in our office is safe because we use only FDA-approved allergen solutions and American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology-approved testing methods.
Why Choose Us
It is very important to have your allergy skin testing in Port Hueneme CA administered by a trained professional who will not only ensure your safety throughout the process, but also be able to guide you to effective treatment options for any allergies that are identified. Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Medical Group is entirely staffed by allergy specialists, and we are completely up to date on best practices for allergy testing as well as allergy treatment.
Call Now to Schedule Your Allergy Testing
Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Medical Group has 4 convenient locations to make it easy to fit allergy testing into your schedule. Please call 805-658-9500 now to set up your appointment.
