What Is Allergy Testing?
Allergies occur when the immune system reacts to external factors known as allergens. Contact with, ingestion of, or inhalation of allergens can sometimes trigger unwanted, and in severe cases, life-threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis. At Joseph Escobar, MD, board-certified family medicine physician Dr. Joseph Escobar offers thorough allergy testing to help patients identify and avoid allergens that may affect their health, comfort, and well-being. Dr. Escobar and his team test for a wide range of allergens, including molds, pollens, flowers, trees, animals, insects, and foods. Whether you need to assess the severity of a known allergy or identify potential triggers, we invite you to schedule a comprehensive allergy test at our Los Angeles or Agoura Hills, CA facility.
How Is Allergy Testing Performed?
Understanding your environmental, animal, or food allergies can help you avoid triggers and reduce the risk of an allergic reaction. Allergy symptoms can vary from mild to severe, including itchy or red eyes, sneezing, hives, swelling, breathing difficulties, and even anaphylactic shock. To identify allergens, Dr. Escobar may recommend a skin (scratch) test, blood test, or food elimination diet to pinpoint dietary triggers. Based on the results, he might suggest allergy shots, over-the-counter or prescription medications, and strategies to avoid allergens. For those with severe allergies, carrying an epinephrine auto-injector may also be advised.
What Are the Benefits of Allergy Testing?
Allergy testing is essential in managing your health, as it helps identify specific allergens that may be causing your symptoms. Understanding your allergies allows you to take proactive measures to prevent reactions and enhance your quality of life. Benefits of allergy testing include:
- Accurate identification of allergens causing symptoms
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific allergies
- Reduced risk of severe allergic reactions
- Improved quality of life through effective allergy management
- Guidance on avoiding triggers and minimizing exposure to allergens
- Potential to reduce the need for medications by avoiding known allergens
Joseph Escobar, MD Reviews
Dr Escobar is the absolute best. Really works with you to resolve the issue. I recommend him highly. Office staff are great too! Thanks
It's been a long time since I've been to a doctor, if I knew it would be so easy and insightful I would have done it a long time ago! Dr. Escobar was a respectful and informative guy. I felt great after my appointment and will be recommending him to all of my friends. Everyone else at the office made me feel welcomed and where also very kind.
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We Offer Allergy Relief
At Joseph Escobar, MD, it's our goal to help you and your family live a healthy life that you are proud of. However, sometimes allergies can keep us from enjoying some of life's little pleasures. If you or your child seem to be having allergic reactions to something, we can help you identify the allergen so you can avoid it and get back to enjoying life. For more information on allergy testing, contact Dr. Joseph Escobar at our Los Angeles or Agoura Hills, CA office.