Allergy Clinic
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Allergies... Welcome to the Allergy Clinic. We are pleased that you have chosen to visit our site. A staggering 50 million Americans, or one out of every five, have an allergy or asthma. But what exactly is an allergy and what is 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. Asthma is the constriction of airways caused by one or more of the following; inhaled allergens, inhaled irritants, food, emotional stress and other factors. 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. 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 can help promote the success of this program by learning about and practicing "allergen avoidance". 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. We invite you to contact us for any further information.
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