Allergies Treatment Clinic Q&A

For someone that has never had allergies before in their life – allergies can present itself as the common cold. However, for someone that has struggled with allergies all of their life, the doctors and medical professionals at Columbia Clinic Urgent Care know that they can become rather pesky and really start to interfere with the quality of life. If you think that you or someone you know is struggling with allergies, then it is time that you schedule a time to come into Columbia Clinic Urgent Care to be tested. Our doctors and medical professionals will be sure to work till we find out exactly what you are allergic to. During the initial allergy skin testing, your skin will be exposed to a variety of suspected allergy-causing allergens and then, after a short period of time, it will then be observed by our doctor for any signs of an allergic reaction. The purpose of an allergy test, along with your past medical history, they will be able to see and confirm that whether or not a particular allergen that you either touch, breath or eat – is causing you to have allergic reactions. Allergens are substances that your body overacts to.

Typically, the doctors and medical professionals at Columbia Clinic Urgent Care test for very common allergens. The most commonly tested allergies include, but are not limited to:

– Dust mites
– Pollen
– Pet dander and hair
– Medications
– Stinging insect venom
– Natural rubber latex
– Food components

Skin testing for allergies has very little to no pain. However, if you have a positive reaction, that can cause very annoying little itching red bumps that look & feel like mosquito bites. The itching and the bumps typically subside in just a few short minutes or hours. You can partner with your doctor at Columbia Clinic Urgent Care and ask if they may apply a special cream to your skin to help address and decrease the reaction, or if it is possible to have you take an antihistamine after testing.

If you have additional questions about our allergy testing services and treatments, then we invite you to call Columbia Clinic Urgent Care in Portland and Tigard, OR today. Our entire medical team is ready to help with your allergy symptoms and lead you on the path toward living allergy-symptom-free. We always strive to provide exceptional medical advice and complete accurate information to all of our patients when they come in for allergy testing. We understand that every person has a variety of different medical needs, which is why we focus on delivering personalized allergy testing and treatment to every patient and family. Our team wants to help you feel better as soon as possible. Always remember Columbia Clinic Urgent Care when you are searching for an allergy testing clinic. For more information, please contact us or request an appointment online. We serve patients from Tibbetts St Portland, Milwaukie OR, Oak Grove OR, Stark Street Portland, Fairview OR, Happy Valley OR, Gladstone OR, Cedar Mill OR, Tibbetts Street Portland OR, West Linn OR, Aloha OR, Tigard OR, Lake Oswego OR, Tualatin OR, Oregon City OR, and surrounding areas. We also accept walk-ins. We accept most major insurance policies and offer affordable self-pay rates.