Allergy & Immunology
What is an allergic reaction?
An allergy is your body’s immune system response to a normally nonthreatening substance, such as dust, mold, or pet dander. This overreaction, or hypersensitivity to normal items (called allergens), is called an allergic reaction. It can produce symptoms that range from a runny nose and sneezing to asthma attacks and anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening.
Our immune system is designed to help fight off bad things in our bodies, like infections and viruses. If you have an allergy to pollen, your immune system sees the pollen as a bad thing that it has to fight against. Reactions (symptoms of allergies) can affect the nose, sinuses, lungs, throat, and skin.
Because allergic reactions can affect your breathing and ability to sleep and rest properly, it is important to get a diagnosis and treatment plan to help manage your allergies.
Allergy & Immunology
What are your allergic triggers? This is important to know because there are many types of allergens, and they can be as individual as you are. This requires testing to figure out exactly what causes your symptoms.
At Lung & Sleep Specialists of North Texas, our providers are board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary care, and critical care. They are well-trained in diagnosing allergies and take great care to look at the complete person and approach the problem from a holistic view.
No matter your condition, our top priority is to improve your quality of life. Learn more about allergy conditions and treatments.
Comprehensive Allergy Care at Lung & Sleep Specialists of North Texas
Call (817) 594-9993 to schedule allergy testing in Weatherford, Texas with one of our providers or request an appointment online.
