Buckhead Primary Care Allergy Center
An allergy is a reaction of the immune system when it mistakenly treats a harmless substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or certain foods, as a threat.
In some cases, reactions can also be triggered by non protein factors such as cold temperatures, medications, or metals.
A substance that triggers an allergic reaction is called an allergen.
How Allergic Reactions Develop
Allergic reactions usually don’t happen right away. The first time your body comes into contact with an allergen, your immune system “remembers” it.
The next time you’re exposed, your body reacts by releasing chemicals such as histamine.
This reaction causes inflammation and leads to allergy symptoms. Symptoms can be mild or more noticeable, depending on the person and how often they are exposed to the trigger.
When to See a Doctor
If you’re experiencing ongoing itching, rashes, congestion, or irritation, it’s worth getting evaluated.
These issues can have different causes, and it’s not always clear what’s behind them without a proper check.
At Buckhead Primary Care, we accept most insurance plans and also offer self pay options. You can walk in or schedule an appointment online.
Understanding Your Allergies
Allergies can develop in different ways and may be triggered by a variety of factors. Understanding what type of allergy you may have and what causes it is the first step toward better control.
Allergy symptoms can occur both on first exposure of your body to allergens and after repetitive contact when the concentration reaches critical levels.
There is plenty of food allergens, however, 90% of all allergic responses are caused by milk, soy, eggs, peanuts, fish, shellfish, and hazelnuts.
Hay fever is an allergic condition of the human body to plant pollen. Often, people are faced with hay fever in late winter, spring, and summer, when the herbs and trees are blooming. People in the age range between10 and 40 years old get sick are more likely to get sick with hay fever. Seasonal allergic rhinitis is very common during adolescence. According to international studies, it affects 40% of young people in the United States.
There are internal (related to the human body) and external risk factors for the development of allergy. Because of the rising incidence of allergies in recent years, external factors, such as infections, environmental pollution, and changes in diet, are given utmost importance.
Accurate diagnosis is the key to fighting off an allergy because avoidance of the allergen is the best way to treat it.
Although most allergies can’t be cured, individual proper treatments can help. Allergy treatments include...
Anaphylactic shock is the most dangerous allergic reaction. Only physicians are able to provide proper treatment but a person’s life depends on the actions taken by those around them. Anaphylaxis can turn deadly within an hour; there’s a chance that common antihistamine tablets won’t help.