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Western Springs Asthma & Allergy
FOR ADULTS AND CHildren

Western Springs Asthma & Allergy FOR ADULTS AND CHildrenWestern Springs Asthma & Allergy FOR ADULTS AND CHildrenWestern Springs Asthma & Allergy FOR ADULTS AND CHildren

5600 Wolf rd ~ western springs, iL 60558 P: 708-246-4515 ~ f: 708-246-4502

5600 Wolf rd ~ western springs, iL 60558 P: 708-246-4515 ~ f: 708-246-45025600 Wolf rd ~ western springs, iL 60558 P: 708-246-4515 ~ f: 708-246-4502

Immediate Skin Testing

Type of allergens tested

  • Airborne allergens (pollen, mold, animals, dust mites)
  • Food allergens (milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, seafood, etc.)
  • Stinging insect venom (bee, wasp, hornets)
  • Penicillin (antibiotic) and select other antibiotics
  • Topical anesthetics, such as lidocaine

how it works

  • These tests are individually applied on the skin with plastic applicators 


  • Results are available after 10-15 minutes. 


  • For infants and small children the tests are applied on the back. For older patients, the arms are generally used. 


  • In  some cases, additional testing is done just under the skin with a very small injection. Typically this is not needed for children.


  • Testing is often available on the first visit if the patient has not recently taken antihistamines, such as Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec or Benadryl.
     

how does this help?

  • Knowing allergen sensitivities gives us the opportunity to discuss ways to  identify and avoid allergens and develop a treatment plan, including the option of allergen desensitization (allergy injections). 

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