After-Hours Emergency Phone: 724-588-2100
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Frequently Asked Questions, select a topic by clicking on one
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Allergy
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Q: At what age can allergy testing be done?
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A: Depending on what allergy we are testing for we can test at any age.
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Q: If I have allergies what are my treatment options?
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A: Allergies are treated by avoidance of the allergens, medications to treat symptoms and allergy desensitization (shots or sublingual)
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Q: How do I know what I’m allergic to?
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A: A skin test is performed to determine if you have allergies
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Q: How long will it take to determine if I have allergies?
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A: We will do skin testing at your first appointment and within 1 hour we will determine what allergies you have. |
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Q: How do you know what bee I’m allergic to?
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A: We will do a skin test to determine this |
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Q: If I have a bee allergy what can I do?
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A: First you must always carry your Epipen; second we can give you injections to desensitize you to the bee you are allergic to. |
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