Allergy Treatment Doctor in Wylie, TX

There are several different types of allergies, including food allergies, drug allergies, insect bite allergies, seasonal allergies, and allergies to airborne irritants like pollen. As a result, there is also a wide variety of allergy symptoms that an individual can experience depending on the particular allergen causing their allergic reaction. With that in mind, the following is a list of common symptoms for each type of allergy:

• Food allergies:
• Abdominal pain and diarrhea
• Difficulty swallowing
• Dizziness and light-headedness
• Itching, numbness, or tingling in the mouth
• Itchy eyes or sneezing
• Nausea and vomiting
• Raised, red, and itchy rash
• Shortness of breath (dyspnea) or wheezing
• Swelling in or around the face, mouth, throat, or tongue
• Drug allergies:
• Fever
• Hives or a swollen and itchy skin rash
• Itchy and watery eyes
• Runny nose
• Shortness of breath or wheezing
• Insect bite or sting allergies:
• Flushed skin
• Hives and an itchy rash
• Redness and swelling at the site of the sting or bite and surrounding area
• Seasonal allergies:
• Coughing
• Ear and nose congestion
• Headache
• Itchiness in the sinuses, throat, or ear canals
• Itchy, bloodshot, and watery eyes
• Postnasal drip or drainage
• Runny nose
• Shortness of breath or wheezing
• Sneezing

Any of the above types of allergies can also trigger anaphylactic shock, which is a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction. In such cases of anaphylactic shock, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room immediately. Signs of anaphylactic shock include the following:

• Anxiety, confusion, or delirium
• Clammy and pale skin
• Difficulty breathing, such as fast and shallow breaths or severe shortness of breath
• Dizziness, fainting, or light-headedness
• Hives spreading all over the body
• Loss of consciousness
• Low blood pressure
• Racing heartbeat
• Slurred speech
• Swollen tongue or throat
• Weak and rapid pulse

Allergies occur when your immune system mistakenly interprets an allergen as a threat to your body’s health and functioning. In response, your immune system develops antibodies to attack and eliminate the allergen, causing an allergic reaction. In this way, allergic reactions are similar to the immune responses to infections. While the exact cause of this immune response to allergies is unclear, numerous things can trigger allergies and allergic reactions, such as the following:

• Airborne allergens and irritants, including animal dander, dust mites, mold, and pollen
• Certain types of food, including eggs, fish, milk, nuts, soy, and wheat
• Insect bites and stings, such as bee or wasp stings
• Medications, such as penicillin
• Various substances, such as latex

While there is no cure for allergies, the symptoms of allergies can be effectively controlled and reduced through treatment and trigger avoidance. With that being said, there are many instances where an allergy goes away or is outgrown, although it is not ever a guarantee that someone will outgrow their allergy or that their allergy will go away on its own.

We are proud to provide effective treatment options for allergies at Mercy Medical Clinic! Our treatment options for allergies vary according to the type of allergy the patient has. With that being said, if you would like to know about our treatment options for allergies at Mercy Medical Clinic, please feel free to give us a call!

If you would like to schedule an appointment with us at Mercy Medical Clinic, we welcome you to do so through our website or call us. We serve patients from Wylie TX, Lavon TX, Rockwall TX, Sachse TX, Allen TX, Winningkoff TX and BEYOND.