What Are Allergies?
Allergies are a histamine response to a trigger. This response is the immune system’s way of protecting your body from illness, but when an allergic reaction arises, the system is triggered accidentally and goes into overdrive. This can lead the body to react in numerous unpleasant ways that will not subside until some time after the trigger is removed or eliminated.
Types of Allergies
There are various types of allergies you may encounter. These include:
- Respiratory – seasonal allergies, hay fever, and cases caused by pollen, mold, dust, and pets
- Food – some common food allergies include milk, eggs, or nuts.
- Skin – Such as bee stings, contact dermatitis, and poison ivy.
- Other – Such as a drug allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Allergy symptoms vary widely from person to person and the length of exposure to the allergen. An allergic reaction can manifest as anything from sudden itchiness and a red rash to a stuffy nose and itchy, watery eyes. These symptoms can also be severe such as anaphylaxis and shock.
Allergy Causes
Allergic reactions can be caused by genetic predisposition, but that is not a guaranteed way of predicting who will react to which triggers without proper testing. Testing is used to assess the body’s reactions to certain triggers.
How Does Doctor EmiSM Treat Allergies?
Dr. Emi will perform a comprehensive assessment of your symptoms where she will conclude which treatments would be the best for you and your individual needs. While the best treatment for any allergy is to avoid the trigger altogether, that is not always a feasible option. In some cases, prescription allergy medication will be recommended as well as implementing the use of Dr. Emi’s expert nutritional guidance.
Allergy Treatment in Enumclaw, Washington
As an award-winning internist, Dr. Emi implements an integrative and holistic approach to managing your allergies. If you are suffering from allergies and are seeking diagnosis or treatment, contact us now using the form below, or call (360) 226-3672 to schedule an appointment.
