Allergy Specialist

An allergy specialist diagnoses and manages allergic rhinitis, asthma triggered by allergens, food allergies, drug allergies, eczema related to immune reactions, insect sting hypersensitivity, and anaphylaxis. They also evaluate chronic hives and suspected immune deficiencies.

You should seek an online allergy consultation if you experience recurring sneezing, nasal congestion, skin rashes after eating certain foods, swelling of the lips or throat, or if over-the-counter antihistamines are not controlling your symptoms effectively.

Allergy testing measures immune system responses involving IgE antibodies and can identify reactions that cause hives, swelling, or anaphylaxis. Intolerance testing evaluates digestive difficulties like lactose intolerance, which does not involve the immune system and is not life-threatening.

Yes, adult-onset allergies are common. Hormonal changes, relocation to a new environment, repeated exposure to an allergen, or changes in the immune system can trigger new allergic responses at any age.

Immunotherapy gradually desensitizes the immune system by exposing it to increasing doses of a specific allergen over months or years. It is available as allergy shots or sublingual tablets and can provide long-term relief for pollen, dust mite, and insect venom allergies.