Allergy Symptoms
What are the symptoms?
Chronic Hives
- Itchiness
- Welts & discomfort
- Antihistamines fail in 50% of cases
Asthma
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Wheezing
- Respiratory symptoms
- Expiratory obstruction of airway
Allergic Rhinitis
- Runny or Stuffy nose
- Sneezing
- Red & watery eyes
I- tchy nose, eyes, ears, mouth
- Swelling around the eye
Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis
- Dry Itchy skin
- Redness & inflammation
- Vesicles or blisters
- Scaling & thickened skin
- Triggerring factors : Dust, Soap, Sun, allergens
Food Allergy
- Hives, itching or swelling, typically
around face, lips, tongue & throat
- Upset stomach, throwing up, diarrhea
- Trouble breathing, sneezing,
coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath and possibly anaphlaxis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Reflux that does not respond to
usual medical therapy. Food gets
stuck in the esophagus.
- Malnutrition, weight loss, poor
growth or appetite, Stomach or
chest pain, difficulty swallowing,
sleeping, nausea & vomiting
News & Resources
Allergy Season in Kansas
All Year
- Dust Mites, Cockroach, Animals (Cat, Dog, Cow, Mouse)
- Food Allergens
Mold spores in grass, crop, dirt, hay, leaves (esp. April – Hard Frost)
Temp. > 40F, Harvest, Mowing, Raking, Wind
March - June
- Tree Pollen
November - April
- Cedar Pollen
April - 2nd Frost
- Grass Pollen (Peak in June)
- Weed Pollen (Peak in September)
Allergies are your body’s response to substances that your immune system mistakenly identifies as harmful.
Emergency Symptoms
Adults can NOT develop allergies = False. As we age our immune system weakens. Most adults have had a prior allergic episode in their childhood that they may not remember. This can lay dormant throughout childhood and teenage years but resurface later in life.
Eating locally produced honey builds up immunity = False. Honey is made from pollens of flowers. Most people’s allergies are from pollen from trees, grass and weeds and they are NOT found in home
Using decongestant nasal spray frequently is bad for you = True. They are NOT for long term treatment. Chemicals in decongestant nasal spray shrink blood vessels responsible for causing congestion. Using them too much makes these blood vessels dependent on nasal sprays and you have to use more & more to get same results. Instead use nasal corticosteroids as they carry less risk.
Iodine is cause of allergic reactions to radiocontrast material or to seafood = False. Radiocontrast material enhances visibility of tissues and organs in medical imaging procedures. Tropomyosin (a fish equivalent to human muscle protein) is the antigen responsible for allergic reactions to seafood.
Insurance
We accept following insurance providers
We do not have any other location. To establish care with us, please notify your existing doctor’s office and have them fax full medical records to us.
Continuing Your Allergy Shot
- If you are currently receiving allergen
- Immunotherapy from a board-certified allergist
- we offer a seamless transition to our clinic
Transferring Your Care
No Routine Re-testing: If you are responding well to your current treatment, repeat testing is generally not required just to transfer care.
When is Re-testing Necessary?
While we aim for a direct transfer, our team may recommend new testing if:
- You have moved from a different geographic region with different allergens.
- You are experiencing new or worsening symptoms
Our board-certified allergist will carefully review your prior records and extract formulations to ensure a safe and steady continuation of your therapy.
Safety Adjustments:
To keep you safe, we may adjust your dosage based on your recent injection schedule or any gaps in treatment.
How to Start:
Simply contact our office to initiate the transfer. We suggest you to request your records from your previous care team to get the process started as soon as possible.
We in process to accept following insurance providers
- Ambetter
- Sunflower Health Plan (Allwell, Ambetter, Wellcare)
- Claritev-Multiplan
- Medicaid
- Healthy Blue Kansas
