Allergy
Learn more about the our approach to treating and managing a variety of allergies.
Allergies: An Overview
An allergy doctor (allergist) has specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of problems such as allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases and the evaluation and treatment of patients with recurrent infections, such as immunodeficiency diseases. The right care can make the difference between suffering with an allergic disease and feeling better.
Allergy symptoms occur when your immune system overreacts to an allergen—something that usually is harmless, such as plant pollen, dust mites, molds, insect stings or food. If you have an allergy, your immune system acts as if the allergen were dangerous, releasing chemical mediators that cause allergy symptoms. By visiting an allergist, you can expect an accurate diagnosis, a treatment plan that works, and educational information to help you manage your disease.
What you need to know about allergies:
- Anyone can be affected by allergies
- An allergist can treat many health concerns
- Different treatments work for different people
- The Hill Country Allergy goal is to help you breathe freely
- Anyone can be tested for allergies
- Allergies can be triggered from indoor and outdoor allergens
Welcome to Hill Country Allergy + Asthma
The Hill Country Allergy Approach
1
Evaluation
When you come to Hill Country Allergy we will evaluate your allergy symptoms. We take a personalized approach and evaluate the whole body.
2
Treatment
After we determine the type and cause of your allergies, we will create a customized treatment plan based on what works best for you.
3
Breathe Freely
We will continue to see you in your follow up visits to make sure that your treatment plan is effective and that you are able to breathe freely.
When should you see an allergist?
If you answer yes to the following questions you are a good candidate for seeing an allergist:
Do you wake up with a headache in the morning?
Do you experience chronic sinus infections?
Do you experience shortness of breath or trouble breathing?
Do you experience hay fever or other allergy symptoms several months out of the year?
Does your asthma or allergies interfere with your ability to carry on day-to-day activities?
What to know before you come
Now that you have made the decision to visit Hill Country Allergy & Asthma, we want to congratulate you on being one-step closer to breathing freely. This website was designed to accelerate your journey to improved health by saving you time and providing supplemental reading that will help you better understand your condition and ways to prevent it. You can learn everything you need to know about being a new patient here.