ENVIRONMENTAL INHALANT ALLERGY SKIN PRICK TEST
Do you suffer from hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
Sinusitis
Allergic conjunctivitis
Facial itch
Blocked nose
Nocturnal mouth breathing
Snoring, brain fog or fatigue?
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We test and treat allergies caused by
Pollens
Grasses
House dust mite
Animal dander (cat, dog, horse)
Mould.
​At Byron Allergy we test and treat over 20 different allergies to inhalant substances that could be the cause of your allergy symptoms. We prescribe a non pharmaceutical remedy that is effective and affordable. With over 15 years experience servicing the Byron Shire community, the team at Byron Allergy puts customer care first and are passionate supporting the local community.
During your skin prick test a very small drop of 12 different allergens and 2 sub classes are applied with a prick into the skin of the forearm. The test is essentially painless and safe as allergens are applied in very small amounts.
This process takes approximately 20 minutes and the test is observed to see if a reaction develops. If a raised, itchy red bump is present this indicates the presence of an allergy.
Skin Prick testing is the most effective and efficient identifier of the persons allergy.
After the Doctor and Nurse have identified your specific allergies you will receive your desensitisation drops, specifically made up and customised to your individual allergies.
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SUBLINGUAL DESENSITISATION DROPS
Sublingual Desensitisation is a non-pharmaceutical treatment specifically prescribed according to the patient’s allergy tests. It is self-administered by the patient at home under the tongue. Patients become more tolerant to the substances to which they are allergic to as their allergies neutralise
Sublingual Desensitisation appears to change the way the immune system reacts to allergens by switching off the allergy reaction. It involves regular administration of increasing doses of ultra-dilute allergen extract over a period of time. This increases your immunity or tolerance to the allergen and reduces the allergic symptoms.
Sublingual desensitisation is given as drops under the tongue and is therefore much less invasive than subcutaneous injections and now generally considered the treatment of choice for inhaled allergy (ASCIA)
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Who Should Consider It
Sublingual desensitisation is a great option for people:
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who would prefer to avoid pharmaceutical medications
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who have severe symptoms
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where the substance is difficult to avoid
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where medications are ineffective or cause adverse effects
Pre-testing information:
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NO antihistamines or steroids are to be taken for he 5 days prior to testing
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NO high dose vitamin C is to be given on the day of testing (oral or IV)