If you are looking for treatment for allergic disorders, you can trust the medical team at The Head and Neck Center in Bethlehem, Allentown, PA, for treatment. Our team will do a proper diagnostic and tailor an individualized treatment plan for you.

What Are Allergies?

Allergies are reactions where your body's immune system reacts to something that does not affect other people. According to ACAAI, more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergic reactions. And while some reactions are mild, such as sneezing and coughing, other people experience severe allergic reactions such as vomiting, shortness of breath, and significant swelling. The substance that causes an allergic reaction is called an allergen.

Types Of Allergies

There are many types of Allergies your specialist in Bethlehem can treat. Take a look at some of the things one can be allergic to.

Insect Stings

If you are stung by a bee or wasp, it is normal to feel pain and swell in the stung area. However, if the swelling extends beyond the stung area, then you are allergic to the insect sting. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to an insect sting include:

• Swelling in the throat, face, or mouth tissues
• Difficulty breathing
• Hives that spread beyond the stung area
• Rapid pulse
• Dizziness
• Wheezing

Certain Foods

Food allergies are pretty common. When your body develops an antibody to a particular type of food, you develop food allergies. The common food allergies in adults are peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish, while in kids, it is eggs, milk, wheat, soy, tree nuts, and peanuts. An allergic reaction occurs minutes after you have consumed the food. Mild reactions such as itching are not alarming and can go away. However, it will be wise to stay away from such food. But if you suffer a severe reaction such as sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pains, you should get immediate attention from a specialist in Bethlehem, Allentown, PA, to get the situation under control.

Pollen

Pollen allergies in Bethlehem are very common during late spring and early summer. The medical term for pollen allergies is seasonal allergic rhinitis. It causes swelling or inflammation of the eyes' protective tissue and nose lining. Some common symptoms include:

• Nasal congestion
• Itchy and puffy eyes
• Wheezing
• Throat irritation

Other things you can be allergic to include dust mites, mold, latex, and animal dander.

Diagnosis For Allergic Reaction

When you visit a Bethlehem specialist treating allergies, the physician will ask you to explain your symptoms, when and how often you experience them, and whether other family members seem to be experiencing the same reactions. The doctor will then run some tests, which can include blood tests, patch tests, or skin prick tests, before recommending the right treatment.

Do not allow allergies to stop you from enjoying your life or risk your health. Visit The Head and Neck Center in Bethlehem, Allentown, PA, or call us on (610) 691-2552. Our team will be glad to schedule you for an appointment.