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Top Rated Allergy Doctor Questions and Answers

Top Rated Allergy Doctor Questions and Answers

If you are suffering from allergies, visit The Allergy & Asthma Center. Dr. Jon E. Stahlman, MD, and our team of healthcare professionals specialize in treating various types of allergies. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you in Lawrenceville GA, Atlanta GA, and Conyers GA.

Top Rated Allergy Doctor Questions and Answers
Top Rated Allergy Doctor Questions and Answers

Table of Contents:

What is an allergy doctor called?
What can an allergy doctor do for my allergies?
How do I choose an allergist?
When should I see a doctor for my allergies?

What is an allergy doctor called?


A doctor that is specialized in diagnosing and treating allergies is called an allergist. They are specially trained in the identification of allergy and asthma triggers to help their patients to know what triggers to avoid in order to prevent having an allergic reaction. An allergist has to complete the same medical degree as a primary care physician and then complete an additional three-year residency program focused on either internal medicine or pediatrics.

Upon completion of that, they complete a further two or three years of studying in the field of allergy and immunology. An allergist needs to meet all of these requirements in order to receive their certification from the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Their extensive training provides them with vast knowledge in how to treat all kinds of allergy triggers and reactions, as well as strategies on how to avoid triggers and how to treat a reaction should a trigger be unavoidable.

What can an allergy doctor do for my allergies?


An allergy doctor, or allergist, will work with their patients to determine what is triggering the allergic reactions, otherwise known as allergens. They will ask you what your symptoms are, most likely by requesting that you start a journal to track what you are eating and being exposed to in order to create a shortlist of potential allergens. From there, they will perform a series of allergy tests in order to pinpoint the trigger or triggers that are causing the reaction, as well as the severity of the reaction to the different allergens. People who suffer from allergies can have as few as one or two allergens or they can have several. The allergen can also cause a mild allergic reaction with symptoms being more of an irritant, such as sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, skin rashes, runny nose, and congestion. In other cases, reactions can be severe and potentially life-threatening due to the airways closing up.

How do I choose an allergist?


Your family doctor or primary care physician should be able to refer you to an allergist who can work with you to determine what is causing your allergic reactions. Your family doctor will first work with you in understanding what your symptoms are and what could potentially be causing them to ensure they aren’t being caused by some other type of illness or medical condition.

Once other illnesses have been ruled out, your doctor can refer you to an allergist that will be able to perform a series of allergy tests to pinpoint the allergens you are reacting to and also determine the extent of the allergic reaction.

This will help the allergist to determine the best treatment plan for your allergies, from both a preventative and a reactive treatment perspective. If you don’t have a family doctor or primary care physician, a walk-in clinic doctor or urgent care doctor can refer you to an allergist as well if they determine that your symptoms are consistent with an allergic reaction. Of course, if you need an allergist, then you have come to the right place. The Allergy & Asthma Center is home to a leading team of healthcare professionals, and we offer drug allergy testing, food allergy testing, asthma treatment, pediatric allergy services, skin allergy testing, and more.

When should I see a doctor for my allergies?


In cases of mild allergy symptoms, medical attention is not often needed as symptoms can be managed through over-the-counter decongestants or antihistamines. If these methods are not providing relief from symptoms, or if symptoms are getting worse, you should see your doctor and discuss preventative and reactive treatment options. In cases of severe allergic reactions that cause anaphylaxis, immediate medical attention is needed as this is a life-threatening condition if not treated.

Your doctor can help you determine if you are indeed suffering from allergies or some other condition. From there a determination can be made if your doctor is able to treat you, or if you need to be referred to an allergist for further testing and treatment. Either doctor can help you pinpoint the exact allergens you should try and avoid as well as provide you with treatment options to provide relief from your symptoms.

Dr. Jon E. Stahlman, MD, and our team of healthcare professionals at the Allergy & Asthma Center are here to help test, diagnose and treat allergies, reach out to us today through the pages of our website. For more information, please contact us. We serve patients from Lawrenceville GA, Atlanta GA, Conyers GA, Suwanee GA, Duluth GA, Grayson GA, Decatur GA, Brookhaven GA, Lithonia GA and Covington GA.

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