midwest allergy and asthma patient portal

Why choose Midwest Allergy and asthma clinic?

Experience the difference and find relief. Midwest Allergy and Asthma Clinic is the premier facility in the Midwest for the treatment of allergy, asthma, and immunologic diseases. Our office cares for both children as well as adults.

How do I get tested for allergies?

At Midwest Allergy Sinus Asthma, the practice can test you for allergies using a few different methods, including skin-prick testing and intradermal skin testing. During a skin-prick test, your provider starts by dropping small solutions of potential allergens on your back or forearm.

What is an allergy?

An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one… MORE If you have gotten sick or experienced hives, sneezing, swelling, or other symptoms of allergies after eating, you may have food allergies… MORE

How many people in the US have asthma?

Asthma. More than 25 million people in the US have asthma, and allergic asthma is the most common type, affecting around 60% of people with asthma. The Connection between allergies and asthma >>.

What is the most common test for allergies?

There are three common forms of testing for allergies, which include: The most common is the skin prick test which involves placing a small drop of an allergen extract under your skin with a plastic tipped device.

How can I manage allergies?

At home, you can manage your seasonal, perennial, and environmental allergens using over-the-counter treatments like:

How do allergists test for allergies?

At Midwest Allergy Sinus Asthma, the practice can test you for allergies using a few different methods, including skin-prick testing and intradermal skin testing.

What is intradermal skin test?

Intradermal skin testing. During an intradermal skin test, your provider injects an allergen into your skin. This type of allergy testing is helpful when you’ve tested negative for an environmental or medication allergy, but your doctor suspects those results were inaccurate.

What is the immune system reaction to tree nuts?

An allergy is a chronic reaction that the immune system causes when it develops hypersensitivity to certain substances, such as tree nuts or grass. When your body misidentifies a foreign substance as harmful, it attacks it with a combination of antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE) and histamines. Histamines cause the symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as swelling and hives.

What are the symptoms of an allergic reaction?

Histamines cause the symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as swelling and hives. People of all ages can react to countless allergens. Among the most common allergies are: Seasonal allergies. Perennial allergies (year-round allergies) Pet dander and pet allergies. Food allergies. Medication allergies.

What are the most common allergies?

People of all ages can react to countless allergens. Among the most common allergies are: 1 Seasonal allergies 2 Perennial allergies (year-round allergies) 3 Pet dander and pet allergies 4 Food allergies 5 Medication allergies 6 Latex allergies 7 Mold allergies 8 Stinging insect allergies

Is contrast media allergy common?

Not all allergies are super common. Some people, for example, have a contrast media allergy.