Flower Mound Venom Allergy Testing
The majority of insect stings in the United States come from wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and honeybees. Insect Sting Allergy Symptoms can include pain, redness, swelling (in the area and sometimes beyond), flushing, hives, itching, or Anaphylaxis (less common), a potentially life-threatening reaction that may impair breathing and can cause the body to go into shock
Accurate diagnosis of venom allergy is important because patients with venom allergy are candidates for venom immunotherapy, a treatment which can dramatically reduce the risk of recurrent severe reactions
Here in North Texas, it can be next to impossible to avoid contact with venom-carrying creatures. If you are concerned that you or someone in your family may have an allergy to insect venom, your best option is to see a board-certified allergist at Family Allergy & Asthma Care (FAAC). Your allergist will take a detailed medical history, ask you about previous stings , your reaction to those stings and any additional symptoms. Your allergist may perform Flower Mound venom allergy testing to diagnose allergy to insect venom, such as a skin-prick test, an intradermal skin test or a blood test. Flower Mound venom allergy testing can be done in office with results the same day.
Immunotherapy for Venom Allergies
If our testing indicates a venom allergy your Flower Mound venom allergy specialist may recommend venom immunotherapy. This treatment is administered through your board-certified allergist and their specialty trained staff. Venom immunotherapy is highly effective in preventing future reactions to insect stings. Venom immunotherapy is administered in gradually increasing doses of venom to decrease the patient’s sensitivity to the venom. This treatment can result in helping people who previously lived under the constant threat of severe reactions to insect stings to be able to return to leading normal lives. If you think you might be allergic to insect stings, talk to the staff at Family Allergy & Asthma Care (FAAC) to schedule your appointment to discuss Flower Mound venom allergy testing. Based on your past history and specific tests, the venom allergy specialist in Flower Mound TX will determine if you are a candidate for skin testing and immunotherapy.Complete Allergy Testing and Treatment Services
Our board-certified allergists do so much more than venom allergy testing in Flower Mound TX. We also provide testing and treatment for:- Food allergies
- Penicillin and other drug allergies
- Animal allergies
- Asthma
- Sinusitis
