How to Know if You Should Visit an Allergist or Immunologist

Many people who suffer from allergy symptoms when they have not in the past do not even realize they are experiencing allergies. They start buying boxes of tissues in bulk and they assume there is nothing to be done. The good news is that there is help out there for you. Through allergy testing we can discover what your allergies are and how to treat them. But when do you know it’s time to contact us? Read on to learn more and then feel free to call Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group at 805-658-9500 to set up an appointment.

What exactly are allergies?

When you experience allergies, it is just your body responding to a foreign substance. If your body is functioning normally, this is a good thing. For example, your body should respond to foreign substances such as viruses and bacteria. That said, when the allergen is something that is not a threat, then this allergic reaction is not a good thing.

Common signs that it is time to visit us

At Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group you can find allergists, also known as immunologists. We are physicians who can both diagnose and treat allergies but we can do a lot more too. For example, we assist with asthma, immune system deficiencies, and bronchitis. It is common for a person to have allergies for months or even years before visiting an allergist simply because they believe their symptoms are the result of the cold or flu.

Some of the signs that you may want to contact us for an appointment include:

• You seem to get “sick” each year around the same time but you never fully develop muscle aches or a fever.
• You are taking allergy medication and it isn’t working or there is another reason you want to change it.
• You aren’t sure what allergies you have and you want to get tested to find out.
• You have asthma or a chronic sinus infection that does not get better with medication.
• You do not want to take allergy medications as a long-term solution and instead want to find another option.

Does any of the above sound familiar? If it does, then we recommend contact us right away. We can test you, find out what allergies you are suffering from, and provide a comprehensive treatment plan.

We are here to help you

Too often people do not want to contact an allergist because they assume that all we can do is prescribe more drugs. They may have talked to their general practitioner who simply does not know all the treatment options for allergies. If you are hesitating to contact us for any reason we encourage you to just call us. If you have questions we can answer them. If you are not sure if you have allergies then we can test you.