Allergy Testing

HMG offers both skin and blood allergy testing for specific allergens associated with allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, insect sting allergies and other allergy-related conditions.

We also provide custom immunotherapy treatment plans for many common environmental allergens. In addition, our providers offer guidance on environmental modifications that may help reduce allergen exposure and improve symptoms.

For patients with suspected food allergies, we provide counseling and education, including help identifying hidden food allergen ingredients. Please note that we do not offer immunotherapy for food allergies.

Preparing for Allergy Testing

Your initial appointment may take approximately two to three hours. Before your visit, review our allergy test preparation instructions to ensure accurate test results.

Who May Benefit from Allergy Testing?

• Patients with symptoms that may have an allergic cause and have not responded to treatment.
• Patients whose symptoms persist despite dietary or environmental changes.
• Patients who have experienced severe reactions to insect stings.
• Patients with suspected atopic dermatitis that continues despite treatment.
• Asthma patients whose symptoms may be triggered by allergies.

What Allergy Testing Can Reveal

• Whether allergies are contributing to your symptoms.
• Specific allergens that may be causing reactions.
• The potential severity of allergic responses.
• Possible allergic triggers related to asthma or atopic dermatitis.

Benefits of Allergy Testing

• Helps determine whether allergies are causing symptoms.
• Supports appropriate treatment decisions, including allergy medications.
• Identifies patients who may benefit from immunotherapy.
• Provides guidance on reducing exposure to allergens such as dust mites, mold, pet dander and pollen.
• May help prevent future severe reactions in patients with insect sting allergies.

Immunotherapy

Allergy injections, also known as immunotherapy, are customized for each patient based on their allergy test results. Treatment is designed to gradually reduce sensitivity to specific allergens and provide long-term symptom relief.

Accurate allergy testing is an important part of developing an effective immunotherapy plan because each treatment mixture is tailored to the individual's specific allergies.