Personalized Peanut Allergy Care in McKinney and Southlake
TexasAllergyMD is a trusted name for innovative food allergy care and relief. Under the experienced leadership of Dr. Mireku, the practice focuses on patient-centered, preventive treatment. As you might expect, a peanut allergy is among the most recognized allergies – not to mention one of the most dangerous. However, with the help of our personalized care, patients can achieve better health and protect themselves from severe allergic reactions.
Causes and Risk Factors of Peanut Allergies
Peanut allergies occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly identifies proteins in peanuts as harmful. The abnormal immune response leads to the release of chemicals that cause allergy symptoms.
Because peanut allergies are most often diagnosed in children, age can definitely play a role. Other risk factors include a family history of allergies (genetics) and even having other existing allergies. For example, those with an allergy to tree nuts may also experience hay fever symptoms.
Whether at our allergy treatment centers in McKinney/Prosper and Southlake or during a telehealth consultation, Dr. Mireku works to understand the triggers of a person’s peanut allergy. This approach ensures that each individual receives a treatment plan that works for them.
Preventive Care for Peanut Allergies
Peanut allergies affect people in different ways, from type of symptoms to the severity of the reactions that result from exposure. At TexasAllergyMD, we believe individualized patient care produces the best results. The following is an overview of how we approach peanut allergy care.
Accurate Peanut Allergy Diagnosis
We strive for early detection and a precise diagnosis using safe and reliable skin prick tests and blood tests.
Emergency Guidance
Understanding what to do in an emergency – including being able to administer epinephrine – is critical for those with severe allergies.
Diet and Education
From advice on the foods to avoid to recommendations on cross-contamination, education is a key treatment component.
Pioneering Peanut Allergy Treatments
Our innovative food allergy treatments include oral immunotherapy (OIT) and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT).
Follow-Up Appointments
Ongoing assessments track the effectiveness of a treatment to keep you safe and healthy.
Common Questions About Peanut Allergies
What are the symptoms of a peanut allergy?
The main symptoms of a peanut allergy are hives, digestive problems, tightening of the throat, itching or tingling around the mouth and breathing difficulties. Symptoms can range from mild and moderate to severe. Unfortunately, severe reactions include the potential for a life-threatening anaphylactic response.
Can you outgrow a peanut allergy?
Some children will outgrow their peanut allergy while others will experience allergic reactions into adulthood. Professional allergy testing can safely determine whether a person still has an allergy.
Can someone with a peanut allergy have reactions to other foods?
A person with a peanut allergy could indeed have allergic reactions to other foods, but usually this is not the case. One example of cross-reactivity is being allergic to certain tree nuts, and also reacting to sesame seeds. These seeds are not nuts but their proteins may resemble the nut proteins.
Peanut Allergy Treatment at Locations in McKinney/Prosper and Southlake
Dr. Mireku is a board-certified allergist providing allergy care to patients of all ages. Schedule an appointment at an allergy treatment center in McKinney/Prosper or Southlake for personalized peanut allergy treatment. Call (469) 375-1525 or request an appointment today.
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