Comprehensive Allergy Testing Offered in the Corpus Christi Area
How do I know if I have an allergy?
An allergy is a reaction to a substance in a manner different from the ordinary person. For example, while most people can enjoy eggs without any adverse effects, a person with an egg allergy would experience symptoms such as swelling of the lips, skin rash, itching, and in some cases, even wheezing. There are different ways an allergic reaction can come about, such as:
- Inhalation – substance breathed in from the air
- Ingestion – things eaten
- Drugs – taken for relief of various diseases by mouth, injection, application, etc.
- Physical agents – light, heat, and cold
However, some people can experience a trigger mechanism. What this means is that other factors may cause or aggravate allergy symptoms, even though a patient is not truly allergic to the substance.
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, come by and visit our clinic for allergy evaluation.
Allergy testing at our clinic
At Corpus Christi Allergy, Asthma, and Dermatology Clinic, we make the allergy testing process simple. First, one of our professional medical staff will conduct an evaluation and physical examination before administering the allergy test. Second, the allergy test is done after the risks and benefits of the procedure have been clearly explained. The third and final step is to provide a consultation wherein we communicate the test results and create a customized treatment plan. We are happy to offer same-day treatment to make allergy testing more convenient for you.
Our allergy tests can be performed either by a scratch, prick, or an intradermal skin test. We perform allergy testing on the following:
• Food
• Environmental
• Stinging insect
• Biting insect
• Chemicals and substances (patch testing)
