A staggering 50 million Americans, or one out of every five, have an allergy or asthma. An allergy is an acquired hyper-sensitivity to a foreign substance known as an allergen, that causes our systems to fight back with antibodies. During this fighting back process, histamines are released which produce a wide range of symptoms including congestion, sneezing, difficult breathing, asthma, headaches, stomach-aches, muscle tension and hives. Our primary concern here is with the environmental causes, the allergens and irritants that we inhale.
Allergens are everywhere, indoors and out.
Surprisingly they are by-products of the way we live. The big four allergens are dust mites, mold spores, plant pollen and animal dander. Ltd. Here at the Allergy Clinic, we can identify the substances to which you are allergic and can customize a treatment program especially for you. You'll discover that allergen avoidance is not at all difficult. A few simple changes in your daily environment will give you a lifetime of healthier living.