Most of us have that one time of year when we wake up and the atmosphere hits us in the face; Nose feels all tingly, throat is clogged up, and even breathing feels extensively labored. More than one third of the people in the United States have allergies, but do nothing about them. Waking up dreading the cottonwoods, or your neighbor’s pets can be a thing of the past. Feeling trapped inside because of the way your body reacts to the world can be a frightening and wholly restrictive experience.

Doctors and specialists like those at the Allergy & Asthma Center of the Rockies specialize solely on this kind of thing in order to provide successful and lasting relief from allergies and other such ailments. Over 50 million people in the U.S. alone suffer from allergic symptoms each year, but less than 10% actually get treatment for something that is considered a disease! In fact, allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness - something that goes widely unrecognized and overlooked.

With proper treatment, even some of the most serious cases of allergies can be treated and suffering can be relieved. For diagnosis and treatment, the process often starts with an allergy skin test. This is used so that the allergy doctor can more specifically determine what your body is reacting poorly too. Different allergens (small amounts of allergic substances) are applied to usually the forearm or back. Reactions (or non-reactions) provide insight and determine which allergens are causing reactions. Once the allergy skin test narrows down the allergen, allergy shots, or immunotherapy can help to reduce allergy symptoms to zero for as long as the rest of your life! An allergy shot consists of more of the purified allergen that, when injected, helps the body produce more internal protection from that allergen out in the world. More antibodies inside means less of a hive on the outside.

Many patients suffering from specific food allergies that have been discovered and identified through testing and controlled intake tests can eliminate suffering through a specific diet. Those foods and specific chemical in food that cause allergies can simply be eliminated in most cases from a person’s diet. Giving up some of those favorite foods may be very tough in the beginning but maintaining a consistent diet free of foods that cause allergic reactions will often immediately improve the way a person feels.

Specialized doctors like those at the Allergy & Asthma Center of the Rockies dedicate their lives to diagnosing and treating this illness. Those suffering from chronic allergies can live cleaner, more enjoyable lives, but it requires addressing a solvable problem and taking the necessary steps to fight back. Don’t fear the cottonwoods or Fluffy the cat. Tackle the problem and take back your life!

Contact The Allergy and Asthma Center of the Rockies today to schedule an appointment!

Locations in Fort Collins, Greeley, Fort Morgan, and Sterling!