Allergy

When your immune system overreacts to harmless things like pollen, pets, food, or medications, you get an allergy. From minor symptoms like a runny nose, itching, and sneezing to serious, potentially fatal reactions like low blood pressure or swelling of the airways, reactions can vary widely. While some allergies are mild, others require significant lifestyle changes.

Types of allergies

• Molds

Fungi are found indoors and outdoors.

• Insect stings and bites

Including bees, wasps, and other insects.

• Medications

Certain drugs can cause allergic reactions.

• Pets & animals

Allergens from cats, dogs, and other animals.

• Foods

Common triggers like nuts, shellfish, and eggs.

• Dust mites

Tiny household allergens that trigger reactions.
 

• Plants & pollen

Seasonal allergies and contact reactions like poison ivy.
 

How are allergies treated?

• Emergency Preparedness

Carry an epinephrine auto-injector for life-threatening reactions.

• Personalized Care

Your provider recommends treatments based on your specific allergies and risk level.

• Medications

Daily antihistamines, steroid nasal sprays, or leukotriene modifiers reduce allergy symptoms.

• Special Treatments

Injections like Omalizumab or immunotherapy (shots, SLIT, OIT) target severe or persistent allergies.