allergy testing
Allergies are among the most common chronic conditions worldwide. Allergy symptoms range from making you miserable to putting you at risk for life-threatening reactions.
According to the leading experts in allergy, an allergic reaction begins in the immune system. Our immune system protects us from invading organisms that can cause illness. If you have an allergy, your immune system mistakes an otherwise harmless substance as an invader. This substance is called an allergen. The immune system overreacts to the allergen by producing Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies. These antibodies travel to cells that release histamine and other chemicals, causing an allergic reaction.
Symptoms
An allergic reaction typically triggers symptoms in the nose, lungs, throat, sinuses, ears, lining of the stomach or on the skin. For some people, allergies can also trigger symptoms of asthma. In the most serious cases, a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis (an-a-fi-LAK-sis) can occur.
A number of different allergens are responsible for allergic reactions. The most common include:
• Pollen
• Dust
• Food
• Insect stings
• Animal dander
• Mold
• Medications
• Latex
Treatment & Management
Walk-in to Wellness offers daily in-house allergy testing to properly diagnose your condition and provide immunotheraphy to properly manage your allergy symptoms. We currently test for over 80 common South Florida environmental and food allergens.
We use two methods to test and confirm patient allergies: we perform an initial skin prick test, then a confirmatory intradermal test.
For more information on whether Allergy Testing is covered by your insurance carrier, please call us at: 954-346-3120 and speak to our billing department, or email us below: