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Allergies

Understanding Allergies

Common Allergies
& Allergy Treatment

Every year, countless individuals across the nation experience the effects of seasonal or other allergy types. If you’re seeking relief, our expert team at Infusion Works LLC is here to diagnose, treat, and manage common allergies. Simply walk in or schedule your appointment online, and let us assist you in finding the relief you deserve.
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Diagnose your allergy

Determine if you are experiencing seasonal, environmental, or other types of allergies.

Provide treatment

Our providers can offer immediate relief from uncomfortable allergy symptoms, like a runny nose or itchy eyes.

Create a treatment plan

We work with you to create a treatment plan that offers both immediate and long-term relief from your symptoms.

Allergy symptoms
Most of us are familiar with the common symptoms of allergies. These include:
  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Rashy, red or raised skin
  • Red, itchy, watery eyes
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Sore throat
  • Stomach pain, vomiting or diarrhea
  • Swollen lips, tongue, face or eyes
  • Wheezing or chest tightness

The trigger of the allergic reaction is exposure to an allergen or a substance you are allergic to. An allergen is usually a benign substance, like pollen or dust, that causes a reaction in certain people. Symptoms can develop within a few minutes of being exposed to an allergen or over a period of a few hours. Most allergic reactions are mild, but can occasionally result in a severe reaction called anaphylaxis.

If you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above, you might be having an allergic reaction. Rarely, an allergic reaction can become life-threatening. If you begin to experience throat tightness or difficulty breathing you should seek immediate medical attention at an emergency room or by calling 911.

Common allergies & types of allergies
An allergy arises when an external substance interacts with your body, prompting an exaggerated response from the immune system. Various common allergies exist, some influenced by seasonal shifts while others persist year-round. At Infusion Works LLC, we specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of allergies, ensuring comprehensive care for our patients.

Food allergies

Certain foods can trigger an allergic reaction or other symptoms.

Environmental allergies

While dust mites and cockroaches don’t sting, they can still cause allergic reactions.

Drug allergies

Some people are allergic to certain medications or allergic reactions can be a side effect of the medication.

Insect bites

Bites and stings from insects like bed bugs, bees, wasps, ants and hornets can cause allergic reactions.

8 food allergens

Food allergies are caused by allergic reactions to certain proteins in foods. When you have an allergy to a food, your reaction to consuming the food can be mild, like hives or a food allergy can cause severe life-threatening anaphylaxis.

While you can develop an allergy to any food, most people are allergic to one or more of the 8 most common food allergens. The allergens are:

  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Shellfish
  • Soy
  • Tree nuts
  • Wheat

If you think you are allergic to one or more of these foods, it is essential to speak to a healthcare provider for allergy testing.

Environmental Allergens
Environmental allergies are caused by the body’s reaction to a benign substance in the environment. Common environmental allergies include:
  • Cigarette smoke: Smoke of any kind is irritating to the respiratory symptoms and may trigger allergies.
  • Dust mites: Tiny bugs that live in furniture and are one of the most common indoor allergens.
  • Mold: Mold grows in humid environments and mold spores can cause severe allergic reactions.
  • Pet dander: Animals with fur shed tiny bits of skin and hair, which can cause an allergic reaction in some people.

If you believe you have an environmental allergy, it is important to get the right diagnosis and speak to a knowledgeable provider to develop a treatment plan.