The number one way to prevent an allergic reaction from occurring is to identify which food item is causing the reaction to take place and work each day to avoid it. Many will mistakenly think they have a food allergy when in reality, the symptoms they are experiencing are caused by something completely unrelated to food allergies.

While we ensure our patients know exactly what is causing the allergic reaction to occur, the symptoms can show up even hours after you have ingested your meal, this is what makes pinpointing the certain food item that is causing the allergic food reaction t become hard. Often we use the skin prick and or serum blood test, which is a popular method to see how the body reacts to the allergens placed there. If you believe, you may be suffering from a food allergy,

At OmniLife Wellness, our physicians will provide you with the necessary information and tools to navigate the very confusing diagnosis of food allergies and provide an educational experience about what is best to help manage your allergy symptoms.

Allergy food testing is completed on-site at our clinic or through a blood draw, and will be administered by one of our providers on staff with a safe and needle-free skin prick method. The skin prick method involves placing a small amount of the allergen substance that is suspected of causing allergy symptoms to occur on the skin and is usually placed on the upper arm, back, or forearm. The skin will be pricked with the allergen as it goes under the skin’s surface.

Once all of the allergens have been placed, you will be closely watched for any noticeable changes including skin swelling, redness, and other signs of an allergic reaction occurring. Results from a skin prick allergy test can usually be seen in around 15 to 20 minutes. The benefit of doing a skin prick allergy test, is we are able to test for multiple allergens at the same time, meaning we can figure out if you are allergic to more than one allergen at one time.

It is important to mention that a positive allergy test result may not be enough to determine that you have a specific food allergy. It will; however, suggest that a specific food IgE antibody is present in the immune system at the time of the allergy skin prick test.

Allergy shots are the original allergy treatment to build immunity to allergens that you are allergic to. Allergy shots are said to work in similarity to that of vaccines, as a patient is administered the food allergy allergen in a small amount. Often our patients are on this program for an average of 3 to 5 years, and some may have to come in weekly for treatments depending on the severity level.

An allergy shot is an original, proven, and safe method for delivering the allergens in a workable dosage.

Allergy drops on the other hand are by far the newest treatment to drop when it comes to allergies. They promise relief by suppressing any allergy symptoms from the allergy to provide a small sense of relief. With this, a breakthrough occurs, the treatment no longer has to target the symptoms individually, instead of the allergy.

Allergy drops were originally created to build allergy tolerance through daily drops to allow themselves to run through the same process as an allergy shot would, with the exception of this one being placed in the mouth and under the tongue of the patient.

Immunotherapy works like the brain, it creates a memory of the allergen substance, so it can take time to work after the treatment has commenced, sometimes it could be a few months, while for others; it’s a few years. Once it has the allergen ingrained into the brain continue looking out for the allergen to ensure it doesn’t affect the body. To consult with our professionals, call us today to schedule your food allergy testing appointment. We are conveniently located at 8380 Warren Pkwy #100 Frisco TX 75034. We serve clients from Frisco TX, Allen TX, Prosper TX, Addison TX, Plano TX, and Colony TX.