Allergy Focus Appointment
Not every reaction to a food or something in your environment is a true allergy.
A true allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a specific substance, known as an allergen. Common allergens include environmental triggers such as pollen, grasses, trees, dust mites, and pet dander, as well as foods such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, and other foods. Allergic reactions can vary widely from person to person, depending on the allergen and the individual immune response.
Sensitivities can cause very real symptoms, but they involve different mechanisms within the body. Understanding the difference is important because the way we approach treatment may be different.
One of the ways we address allergies is with Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT).
Our first goal is to determine whether your symptoms are related to a true allergy or a potential sensitivity.
When appropriate, we use blood testing to evaluate IgE antibodies associated with true allergic reactions. This can help us identify specific food or environmental allergens and develop a treatment strategy based on your individual immune response.
We also look at the bigger picture, including inflammation and immune function, to understand why your body may be overreacting in the first place.
Depending on your results, treatment may include strategies to reduce exposure, support healthy immune function, and decrease your body's response to specific allergens.
One option is sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), also known as allergy drops.
Similar to allergy shots, sublingual immunotherapy is designed to gradually desensitize the immune system to specific allergens. Instead of receiving injections at an allergist's office, customized allergy drops are administered at home according to your prescribed treatment plan.
Sublingual immunotherapy may be considered for certain environmental and food allergens based on your individual evaluation.
Our goal is to identify what you're actually reacting to, distinguish true allergies from sensitivities, and create a personalized strategy to help regulate your immune response and reduce symptoms.
Not every health concern fits neatly into a list. If you don’t see your symptoms or diagnosis here, learn more about how we approach concerns that may not be listed.
Our Free Climb™ Direct Primary Care membership is designed for patients who want a more personal, accessible relationship with their provider.
This path is ideal if you are generally healthy, want better day-to-day care, or are ready to optimize your long-term wellness before small concerns become bigger problems.
With DPC, you receive ongoing support, easier access to your care team, longer appointments, and a more thoughtful approach to prevention, wellness, and everyday medical needs.
Our Focus Hike™ is designed for patients who know something feels off and want answers around a specific health concern.
This may include hormones, sexual health, GI issues, weight changes, allergies, thyroid concerns, metabolic health, or other targeted symptoms that need a deeper look.
When your symptoms are centered around one specific concern, we'll take the time to identify what's driving that issue and develop a focused, personalized treatment plan.
Our Mountain Climb™ journey is for patients who need a deeper, more investigative approach.
This is often the right fit for those dealing with chronic health concerns, mold-related illness, autoimmune diseases, complex infections, inflammation, fatigue, neurological symptoms, or years of feeling dismissed, stuck, or without answers.
We take the time to understand your entire health story, identify what's contributing to your symptoms, and create a personalized care plan that helps you restore your health, not just manage your diagnoses.
