Nearly 1 in 3 adults experience some type of allergy symptoms in the U.S
Allergies can affect our quality of life, the sooner we treat them the sooner you can start feeling better. Many patients with allergies also have other co-existing conditions like asthma, sinus infections and eczema or skin allergies.
Chronic allergy symptoms include sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, itchy skin, and nasal congestion. These uncomfortable symptoms not only make us more susceptible to sinus infections, but it can have an impact in our relationships and productivity due to difficulty sleeping and lack of focus and concentration in addition to these symptoms
To understand how allergies work we need to understand the role of our immune system:
Our immune system is our body’s way of defending itself from harmful invaders
The immune system is like our body’s defense team, it helps protect us from harmful things like bacteria and viruses, normally it detects and fights off things that could make us sick.
In case of allergies our immune system gets confused. It mistakes harmless substances like pollen, pet dander or certain foods as a threat.
These harmless substances are called allergens, but our body thinks they’re dangerous, so it reacts as if it’s fighting off and infection.
When our immune system detects an allergen, it triggers a response to protect our body even though there is no actual danger, the first thing that happens is: Our body releases “histamine “which cause the symptoms we experienced like sneezing itching runny nose or swelling.
Not everyone’s immune system overreacts to allergens, some people’s immune systems are more sensitive, and that sensitivity can run in families.
Allergy symptoms can range from stuffy noses to life threatening situations.
Your True Care MD Primary Care team can plan a crucial role in managing allergies by providing a range of services tailored to a patient’s symptoms and health needs.
We evaluate the patient’s symptoms to determine if they are related to allergies but a thorough assessment might be needed to confirm the diagnosis, our team will take a detailed medical history including allergies family history, environmental triggers and seasonal patterns of symptoms to help identify the potential allergens, Our skilled primary care professionals can distinguish between allergies and other conditions with similar symptoms such as colds , infections or asthma ensuring appropriate treatment. If needed our team can refer our patients to a board-certified allergist or immunologist for more comprehensive testing or specialized care if the allergies are severe or difficult to manage.
Our team can provide an action plan for emergencies including the use of EpiPens and instructions on when to seek emergency care. If you are experiencing persistent or severe allergic reactions visiting your True Care MD primary care team is an essential first step in finding effective relief and treatment
Call and make an appointment at our West Valley office in Peoria Arizona; we accept walk in patients
