If you’ve never been to an allergist, you may think you have no reason to go. Possibly you think that an allergist is only for people with severe food allergies. Maybe you think they’re only there to help with emergencies. However, allergists can help improve your quality of life and your time outdoors too.

First, if you’ve had what you thought was a mild ‘cold’ all spring, chances are you have allergies. Colds are short lived and their symptoms will lessen with OTC cold medications.

But if you’re suffering day after day and over the counter medicines aren’t helping, it’s possible you’ve got spring pollen allergies. They’re common and can cause lots of annoying “cold-like” symptoms, like a runny nose and congestion.

Your new pet is making your eyes itchy and water. It’s quite possible you’re allergic to your new pet. Even if you’ve had dogs all your life, our bodies and our immune system’s reaction to different allergens can change over time. Also, people can be affected by some breeds more than others. A diagnostic allergy test will tell you if you’re allergic to your new dog or cat and how you can manage those allergies.

You’ve noticed that lately your childhood asthma, that you thought you outgrew, has returned. You’ve started wheezing during your morning runs and that’s concerning to you. This is a great reason to check in with an asthma and allergy specialist like Dr. Hallett!

Your child develops a rash after eating strawberries or gets sick after eating eggs. A concern about food allergies is absolutely a great reason to schedule an appointment pronto! Discovering early on if your child has an allergy to a particular food is crucial. Dr. Hallett has spent 30 years working with parents and kids to manage food allergies, asthma, and seasonal allergies too.

That bee sting left you feeling REALLY weird. Even if you’ve always been fine with bee stings, new allergies can develop. If you noticed a particularly harsh reaction after a bee sting: extreme swelling, trouble breathing or feeling faint, you should contact an allergist.

Dr. Hallett is your San Antonio allergy specialist! He’s here to help. Contact us today.