Allergy testing
Skin prick, blood, patch and breathing tests that show what is behind your sneezing, rash, cough or food reactions. Skin test results are ready in about 15 to 20 minutes.
Testing and treatment
From finding the trigger to building tolerance
Testing tells us what you react to. Immunotherapy, given as shots, drops or daily food doses, retrains the immune system over months and years. Medicines keep you comfortable while it works.
Allergy shots
A custom mix of the allergens you react to, given as regular injections that build tolerance over time. Walk in during shot hours at any of our three DFW clinics, no appointment needed.
Sublingual drops
Needle-free immunotherapy you take at home. A few drops under the tongue each day build tolerance to pollen, dust mites and pets, with far fewer trips to the clinic.
Oral immunotherapy
Tiny, carefully increasing daily doses of a food allergen that raise the amount it takes to cause a reaction. Our Food Allergy Center offers OIT for peanut, tree nuts, milk, egg, wheat and sesame.
Shots, drops or OIT: how they compare
Your allergist will recommend an option based on your test results, age, schedule and coverage. This is the short version.
| Allergy shots | Sublingual drops | Oral immunotherapy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treats | Pollen, dust mites, pets, mold, insect venom | Pollen, dust mites, pets, mold | Peanut, tree nuts, milk, egg, wheat, sesame |
| Where | In clinic during shot hours | At home, daily; first dose in clinic | At home daily; every dose increase in clinic |
| How often | 1–2 times a week while building up, then every 2–4 weeks | Every day | Every day; clinic visits about every 2 weeks while building up |
| Typical length | 3–5 years | 3–5 years | Months of build-up, then ongoing maintenance |
| Needles | Yes, small injections | No | No |
| Insurance | Usually covered | Usually self-pay | Varies by plan; we give a written estimate |
Medicines still matter
Immunotherapy takes time. Until it does its work, the right medicines keep you sleeping, working and playing. We review what you take at every visit, cut what you no longer need and add only what helps.
- Nasal sprays, antihistamines and eye drops matched to your season
- Asthma controller inhalers and a written action plan
- Biologic injections for severe asthma, eczema, hives and some food allergies
- Epinephrine auto-injector prescriptions and hands-on training
Not sure which option fits?
Start with a visit and testing. Your allergist will walk you through every option and what it costs.