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The 6 Most Common Types of Allergies California Residents Experience

The 6 Most Common Types of Allergies California Residents Experience

Allergies are extremely common across the world – and in California as well. For some people, they manifest as relatively minor issues like having a runny nose that won’t go away, to serious issues that can be life-threatening, such as going into anaphylactic shock or having a severe asthma attack. Even those that are seemingly minor can disrupt life and become a serious nuisance.

That’s why those of us at Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group believe that everyone who suffers from allergies should have their allergies diagnosed. Even if you think that there’s no solution, or feel that you’ve tried it all, we are here to tell you that there are constantly new innovations in this field. If you’re experiencing allergies, then we encourage you to read on to learn about the six months common allergies that California residents deal with, and then reach out to us at 805-658-9500 to make an appointment to come see us.

The most common allergies in California

These are just six of the most common allergies residents of California may experience. It is not a comprehensive list of every allergy we can treat:

  1. Allergic asthma
  2. Hives
  3. Hay fever
  4. Eczema
  5. Bee sting allergies
  6. Contact dermatitis

We’ll start by trying to diagnose the problem

As is true of most problems, the only way to really treat allergies is to start by determining what the allergy is. You may know what your symptoms are, and it may seem that they’re a reaction to a specific thing. However, in some cases, what seems to be the cause and what the actual cause are can be totally different.

Remember that allergies happen when your body decides that something that’s actually harmless to your body is a threat. The result is that your immune system can start working tirelessly to fight off what it thinks is a threat. Your immune system will create antibodies that will go through your entire body. They can crease symptoms all over, including your nose, skin, lungs, stomach lining, throat, ears, and sinuses.

Part of the diagnostic process is taking a detail history of your medical past

The first step of diagnosis will be to sit down with you and discuss your symptoms and your medical history. We can then do any allergy tests, such as skin tests or T.R.U.E. Test Patch Testing. Once we get the results, our experienced technicians will take a look at your triggers and give you a diagnosis of your condition.

Treatment options for your allergies

Of course, the right way to treat your allergies will vary based on what the allergens you’re dealing with are. In some cases, the goal will be to simply avoid the allergen. This is often the case with food allergies. On the other hand, it may involve providing taking medication. You may be eligible for immunotherapy as well, which can reduce your symptoms for good. Only your allergist can offer the best possible treatment for your allergies.