Pediatric and adult allergy specialists
Board Certified Allergists who have advanced training and experience in the treatment of asthma and allergic disorders
To make an appointment, call 714-777-8845
Patient oriented practice that strives to understand each patient’s unique situation and offer individualized treatment recommendations
Accept most PPO health plans, Medicare, local HMO health plans and self-pay options
Open on Saturdays.
Progressive clinic with modern equipment and electronic health records
Strong emphasis on educating patients about their medical condition, work up and treatment options.
New appointments can usually be made within a few days.
Prick or scratch skin tests are used to evaluate patients with nasal allergies, asthma, food allergy, hives or insect venom allergy. Skin tests are performed to identify what you may be allergic to (e.g., pet dander, pollens, dust mites, foods, bee venom).
A small amount of allergen is put into your skin by making a small indentation or “prick“ on the surface of your skin. If you are sensitive to the allergens, a positive reaction (red, itchy bump) will occur within 15 minutes. If skin testing is recommended, we require patients to be off of antihistamines for 5 days prior to the test.
Here is a video that shows the process of skin testing.
This is an in office breathing test that measures air flow and volume to diagnose and evaluate patients with asthma. The NIH Asthma Guideline recommend spirometry at initial assessment, after treatment and symptoms have stabilized and at least once yearly to assess the maintenance of airway function.
Red, itchy, inflamed skin may result from an allergic reaction to substances in skin care products, cosmetics, soaps, clothes, hair dyes, rubber products, leather, metals, medications and other products that your skin may come in contact with. PATCH testing is the gold standard for identifying whether a substance is causing or aggravating your dermatitis.
Allergy Associates of Orange County is a patient-oriented practice offering Board Certified Allergists who have advanced training and experience in the treatment of adult and pediatric asthma and allergic disorders. We accept most PPO’s, Medicare & local HMO health plans. Open on Saturdays. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment.
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