Allerfocus Testing

Patients often think they have allergies because they have “allergy” symptoms, but they have never been tested to identify what allergen, if any, could be causing the problem. All they know is that at various times of the year they get the typical allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and congestion, but there are other symptoms like chronic sinus infections, strep throat, asthma, eye infections, nasal polyps, chronic ear infections and migraine headaches that could also be caused by allergies. Common skin ailments like hives and eczema are treated as chronic illnesses when they could be allergy driven.

AllerFocus™ gives practitioners the ability to allergy skin test patients, and offer options for their patients to become desensitized to the symptom causing allergens within 3 to 4 years. Contact us today for more information on the AllerFocus™ allergy testing and treatment options.

Allergy testing is made simple with FDA-approved technology. One simple 15 minute test will identify 80 of the most common local airborne allergens. Additional positive and negative controls are also included in the test to demonstrate effectiveness.

Allerfocus™ Ocular

If your symptoms are related to an eye allergy, chances are you will have problems in both eyes.

Typical symptoms include:

• Watery eyes

• Itchiness

• Sensitivity to light

• Redness

• Grittiness

• Eyelid swelling

These symptoms can occur alone or along with allergic rhinitis nasal symptoms. They typically appear shortly after exposure to the allergen. Symptoms resulting from seasonal outdoor allergens tend to be worse than if your symptoms are due to indoor allergens such as dust mites or pet dander. Symptoms may be reduced if you are taking allergy medications such as antihistamines, which suppress the allergic reaction.

The first step toward relief from annoying eye allergy symptoms is a proper diagnosis. The AllerFocus60tm testing solution gives the eye care professional the opportunity to pin point the root cause of your symptoms and identify the best treatment approach. Depending on what is causing your eye allergy symptoms, AllerFocus Sublingual immunotherapy (allergy Drops) may be very effective in providing long-term resistance to the triggering allergens.

Sublingual Drops

Your Practitioner must first use allergy testing to confirm the patient has sensitivities. Once this is determined, an allergen extract formulation is prescribed. The patient is directed to keep it under the tongue for one to two minutes and then swallow it. The process is repeated once a day with recommendations that therapy is continued for three to five years to develop a lasting immunity. The immunotherapy vaccine safely builds up the body's tolerance and decreases sensitivity to the allergens causing the problems and creates a path toward better health. Most clinical trials and surveys published over at least 20 years show that SLIT is relatively safe and effective for the treatment of rhinitis and asthma caused by allergies to dust mites, grass, ragweed, cat dander, and tree pollens. Evidence is emerging that SLIT may be effective for treating the red, itchy eyes caused by pollen during hay fever season.

Convenience = better compliance= better outcomes

FAQ's

How much does testing cost?

It is covered by most insurance plans. Most patients will only be responsible for your regular co-pay and deductible if applicable.

Is there an age limit for testing and treatment?

No. The test and SLIT are safe for children >3 years old When should I start to see results and how long will they last?

Within the first three months of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) treatment. By the time you come in for the follow-up at 12 weeks, you'll likely be feeling much better and already taking less of your usual allergy medications. The length of relief varies from person to person, but most patients experience significant improvement for at least 10-15 years. For some, it will be significantly longer.

What are the biggest advantages of SLIT?

It’s safe for children and adults, convenient because it’s administered at home and takes just two minutes per day, painless and easy, ideal for frequent travelers who can take the drops anywhere and is very cost-effective.