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Allergy

What are Allergies ?

Allergies occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless substance as a threat and reacts to it. These substances, known as allergens, can include pollen, dust mites, pet dander, mold, certain foods, insect stings, or medications.

When exposed to an allergen, the immune system releases chemicals such as histamine, which can cause symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to more severe reactions. Common allergy symptoms include sneezing, congestion, itchy or watery eyes, skin rashes, coughing, and difficulty breathing.

Allergies can affect people differently and may occur seasonally or year-round depending on the trigger. With proper testing and personalized treatment, allergy symptoms can often be effectively managed, helping individuals breathe easier and improve their overall quality of life.

Live Free from Allergies

Imagine living your life free from allergies... not just surviving one allergic episode to another, but total freedom to live the life you want to live.

And it's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Come in to get tested.

Discover the cause(s) of your allergy(ies).

Design a treatment plan around you.

It really is that easy.

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Immunotherapy

Allergy immunotherapy is an advanced, long-term treatment designed to reduce your body’s sensitivity to specific allergens. Through a carefully monitored process, gradually increasing doses of the substances that trigger your allergies are introduced over time. This controlled exposure helps train your immune system to build a natural and lasting tolerance to those allergens.​ Unlike treatments that only temporarily relieve symptoms, immunotherapy addresses the underlying cause of allergies.

 

Over time, many patients experience significant symptom reduction, decreased reliance on medications, and improved overall quality of life. Allergy immunotherapy can be an effective solution for individuals suffering from environmental allergies, seasonal allergies, allergic asthma, and other chronic allergic conditions.

Allergy Drops

Just a few drops under your tongue each day can provide the same proven effectiveness as traditional allergy shots. Our customized treatment drops are designed for convenience, allowing you to take them anytime, anywhere, without the need for frequent office visits or injections. Experience a more flexible and comfortable approach to allergy treatment that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle.

Allergy Shots

Allergy shots are a clinically proven form of immunotherapy used to treat seasonal and environmental allergies, including sensitivities to pollen, mold, dust mites, and animal dander. By gradually exposing the immune system to small, controlled amounts of allergens, allergy shots help the body build long-term tolerance and reduce allergic reactions over time.

This treatment option can significantly decrease allergy symptoms, lessen dependence on medications, and improve overall quality of life. Allergy shots are a safe and effective solution for many individuals seeking long-term relief from persistent allergy symptoms.

Allergy Shot Hours

Monday

09:00am to 11:30am

01:30pm to 05:30pm

Tuesday

09:00am to 11:30am

1:30pm - 4:00pm

Wednesday

09:00am to 11:30am

01:30pm to 05:30pm

Thursday

        09:00am to 11:30am​

01:30pm to 05:30pm

Friday

09:00am to 11:30am

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Long Beach’s most trusted allergy specialists. Board-certified allergists. Accepting new patients.

2220 Clark Ave, Unit A · Long Beach, CA 90815

Tel. (562) 997-7888 / Fax (562) 684 -4899

support@theallergyasthma.com

Office Hours : Monday 8:30am-4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am-5:30pm Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm

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