Spring Allergy Testing Clinic in Webster TX and Pasadena TX

To diagnose seasonal allergies, two types of skin tests are available: skin prick tests and intradermal tests. You can test your immediate reaction to 40 different allergens simultaneously with a skin prick allergy test, including pollen and ragweed. Forearm pricks are usually applied to adults, while back pricks are applied to children. With a skin prick test, you don’t have to worry about pain or blood from multiple needles. You will feel only minor discomfort from the procedure due to the needles barely penetrating the skin’s surface.

An intradermal skin test involves injecting a small amount of each diluted allergen into your skin to see if there is a reaction. The needles are small and very thin, which minimizes discomfort. Despite a negative skin prick test, your physician may still recommend an intradermal skin test if he or she suspects allergies.

In the case of severe skin conditions or medications that could alter the results of skin testing, you may need allergen blood tests for seasonal allergies. Skin prick tests can also be substituted for blood tests if you are not comfortable with needles. Blood samples are sent to a laboratory after they are drawn by your doctor. The lab measures the number of antibodies your blood produces to attack allergens, such as pollen or ragweed, by mixing the allergens with your blood sample. Usually, these tests screen for at least 10 of your region’s most common allergy triggers, such as trees, grasses, and weeds.

As a result of inhaling pollen that is released by trees as well as grass during spring, people can develop allergies. Known as an allergen, an allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system reacts excessively to a harmless substance. An allergic reaction occurs when the body produces antibodies that travel to cells that release histamine.

To stop allergens from entering the body, histamine causes swelling in the nose and eyes. To remove allergens from the nose, histamine causes sneezing. Spring allergies are caused primarily by pollen, which grows and reproduces during this time of year.

Pollen is the leading spring allergy trigger. To fertilize other plants, trees, grasses, and weeds release these tiny grains into the air. Those who are allergic to them become ill when they come into contact with them because they trigger the body’s defenses.

Allergens are mistakenly perceived as a danger by the immune system, which releases antibodies against them. A chemical called histamine is released into the bloodstream as a result. Allergies cause runny noses, itchy eyes, and other symptoms that are triggered by histamines.

Plant pollen travels for miles, so it’s not just your local plants that are responsible.

An official allergy diagnosis can be provided by a primary care doctor, clinician, or allergy specialist. To do so, they typically recommend allergy testing.
 
The most common method of testing for allergies is a skin prick test. Despite what it sounds like, skin testing is not painful. The test involves lightly pricking your skin with suspected allergens and then monitoring your reaction. A raised welt or hive will appear at the site of a scratch if you are allergic to an allergen. Testing can be done for a wide range of allergens.
 
Make an appointment with your primary care doctor or clinician if you’re experiencing symptoms but aren’t sure if you have allergies. You can be referred to an allergist by your doctor if you are experiencing symptoms.
 
Spring allergy testing is available at Primary Care Center. Many individuals experience allergic reactions during the spring. Taking an allergy test can help you identify and avoid your triggers. Spring allergy testing is available at Primary Care Center. Talk to us today about testing and treatments. For more information, please contact us or schedule an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you in Webster and Pasadena, TX. We serve patients from Webster TX, Pasadena TX, South Houston TX, Brookwood TX, Seabrook TX, Bacliff TX, and surrounding areas.