In Las Vegas, common allergens include pollen from trees, weeds, and grasses, dust mites (which are virtually everywhere), pet dander, cockroaches, mold, dust, and airborne pollutants. The dryness and wind in Las Vegas increase pollen, mold spores, and dust in the air.  If you’re struggling with symptoms of allergies, consider seeing an allergist to learn more about allergy shots in Las Vegas.

No two patients are the same. However, allergy shots in Las Vegas (allergen immunotherapy) have several stages, including an initial build-up phase which can take 6-9 months. This is followed by a maintenance phase, which may last several years before you’ve developed a long-term tolerance to allergens. The ultimate goal is to eliminate the need for allergy shots (completion stage).

Immunotherapy is safe for children 5 years-old and older who are in good health, who suffer from allergies, asthma, and eczema. Each patient is evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if allergy shots or another form of treatment has the potential to provide the greatest symptom relief. 

There are several potential alternatives to allergy shots, which can help reduce allergy symptoms. These include allergy tablets under-the-tongue, medications including nasal sprays and antihistamines, and employing avoidance strategies.

Symptoms of food allergies vary widely, and range from congestion to skin reactions, cardiovascular reactions, and gastrointestinal reactions. You may experience one, or several of the symptoms including itchy skin, eczema, hives, dizziness, lightheadedness, stuffy nose, coughing, wheezing, stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. 

Yes, allergies often run in families due to genetic predispositions. Although you may be at increased risk of developing allergies if members of your family also have them, that doesn’t mean you will automatically develop allergies.

Asthma is a chronic condition. Unfortunately, there is no cure. However, asthma can be safely and effectively managed, so that the condition does not negatively impact your quality of life. 

While virtually anything could potentially trigger an asthma attack, the most common triggers include allergens, pollution, airborne irritants, respiratory infections, and other viral infections, hormonal changes, rhinitis, medications, exercise, stress or other strong emotions, medication, and even weather changes or temperature swings. 

Symptoms of asthma in children include early morning or evening coughing, wheezing (whistling when breathing), shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, rapid breathing, low energy (fatigue), nostril-flaring when breathing, and avoidance of physical activities (playing, running, etc.). 

Not necessarily. Asthma does tend to run in families, just like countless other health conditions. But that doesn’t mean your children will automatically develop asthma.