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If you’re stuck sneezing, coughing, or dealing with itchy, watery eyes, allergies might be the culprit.
Whether it’s:
- seasonal allergies
- food sensitivities
- or sudden allergic reactions
relief is closer than you think.
What Are Allergies?
Allergies happen when your immune system overreacts to harmless substances like:
- pollen
- pet dander
- dust
- or certain foods.
These reactions can cause mild irritation or more serious health concerns.
Common Allergens
Pollen: Found in trees, grass, and weeds, especially during spring and fall.
Dust Mites: Tiny creatures living in household dust.
Pet Dander: Skin flakes and saliva from animals, especially cats and dogs.
Mold: Fungi that grow in damp areas like bathrooms and basements.
Food: Common food allergens include peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, eggs, milk, wheat, soy, and fish.
Insect Stings: Bee, wasp, and hornet stings can cause allergic reactions.
Medications: Some people may be allergic to certain drugs like antibiotics.
Types of Allergies We Treat
Seasonal Allergies (e.g., Hay Fever) are caused by pollen and affect many people in spring, summer, and fall.
Food Allergies are reactions to certain foods, ranging from mild to severe, such as nuts, dairy, and shellfish.
Skin Allergies: Rashes, hives, or eczema caused by contact with allergens.
Drug Allergies: Reactions to certain medications like antibiotics, painkillers, etc.
Insect Allergies: Allergies to insect stings or bites. Bee stings, mosquito bites, wasps etc.
Symptoms of Allergies
Typical symptoms of allergies include:
Respiratory: Sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, itchy eyes, coughing, wheezing
Skin: Hives, rash, itching
Digestive: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (mainly from food allergies)
Severe Reactions: Swelling, shortness of breath, dizziness, anaphylaxis (a life-threatening reaction)
Managing Allergies
Avoid Triggers: Stay away from known allergens whenever possible.
Medications: Antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays, or corticosteroids can help control symptoms.
Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy): Gradual exposure to allergens can help build tolerance over time.
Emergency Treatment: If you have a severe allergy (like anaphylaxis), carry an EpiPen and seek immediate medical help.
Preventative Tips for Managing Allergies
You can avoid allergies with precautionary measures like:
- Clean regularly to reduce your home’s dust, mould, and pet dander.
- Shower and change clothes after being outdoors to remove pollen.
- Use air purifiers with HEPA filters to remove allergens from the air.
- Limit outdoor activities on high-pollen days.
- Wash your hands and face after spending time outdoors to remove pollen.
- Wear sunglasses and a hat to help protect your eyes and hair from airborne allergens.
What Causes Fall Allergies?
As the seasons change, mould spores, ragweed pollen, and dust mites become more active. These allergens can trigger sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes, making fall one of the worst times for allergy sufferers.

How to Treat Seasonal Allergies?
Over-the-Counter Antihistamines: Reduce sneezing and itching
Nasal Sprays: Relieve congestion
Allergy Shots: Build long-term immunity
Avoiding Triggers: Keep windows closed, use air purifiers
Indoor vs. Outdoor Allergies
Allergies aren’t just caused by pollen; indoor allergens can be just as problematic.
Outdoor Allergies: Pollen, grass, ragweed
Indoor Allergies: Pet dander, mould, dust mites
If your symptoms don’t improve indoors, your allergy triggers may be inside your home.
Allergy Attacks & Reactions: When to Seek Urgent Care
Allergies can cause various symptoms, but some require urgent medical attention.
Visit us if you experience:
- Persistent sneezing, coughing, or nasal congestion
- Hives, rashes, or swelling
- Mild to moderate breathing difficulties
- Reactions to insect stings, food, or medication
Pediatric Allergy Care – Treating Children’s Allergies
We treat all ages, including young children. If your child has allergies, we can help with:
- Safe over-the-counter allergy medications for kids
- Managing allergies at school or daycare
- On-site allergy testing for accurate diagnosis
Workplace & School Allergy Management
Allergies can interfere with work or school. Here’s how to stay comfortable:
- Keep allergy medication with you.
- Use a desk fan with an air filter to reduce allergens.
- Communicate allergy concerns to teachers or coworkers.
Why First Choice Immediate Care is Your Best Option?
- No Appointments Needed; Walk in anytime
- Same-Day Evaluation & Testing; Quick, accurate diagnosis
- Expert Medical Team: Experienced urgent care providers.
- Convenient Locations: Chicago & Naperville clinics
All About Allergies
Having an allergic reaction is when the body goes a little overboard, trying to protect itself from something harmless. For some, it’s more intense than others, but it’s a common occurrence nonetheless. If you suffer from allergies, you’ll know exactly how the immune system reacts to a trigger, which is better known as an allergen. Allergens are the reason why you react in the first place.
As mentioned, some people will have more intense reactions, but there are also seasonal factors involved. For example, springtime brings pollen, a very common allergen. Perennial allergens, on the other hand, are a problem all year round. Some of the most common allergy sources you can expect to read about include:
– Dust mites
– Weed and grass pollen
– Mold
– Insect related stings
– Animal dander
However, it’s not excluded from environmental elements because several foods also contain very common allergens. These include:
– Eggs
– Shellfish
– Nuts
– Grains
The moment your senses are exposed to an allergen such as the one mentioned above, your body releases histamine, a chemical that fights off any danger.
And while there might be no dangers involved from the allergen, the body’s reaction becomes a problem. Some of the common symptoms include:
– Migraines and headaches
– Skin irritations
– A runny nose and constant sneezing
– Swelling
– Feeling nauseous
– Diarrhea
One of the more dangerous reactions a person can have is called anaphylaxis, which has proven to be fatal at times.
The types of allergens that enter the body through breathing will usually influence your lungs, eyes, and nose. In terms of consuming them, you will probably have discomfort in your mouth, stomach, and intestines.
Your first plan of action should be to schedule an appointment with a board-certified allergist. They specialize in the field and will be able to diagnose the source accurately. In other words, they are able to investigate how severe the case is and the best treatment.
The process itself is fairly simple. After reviewing your medical history, they might ask for a small skin or blood sample. This will be used for tests, which can then determine the best medication. The medication will range between conventional prescriptions, less excessive alternatives, and possibly immunotherapy. The latter is also referred to as an allergy shot, which can neutralize the situation and stop the body from overreacting.
Even though allergies are more likely to affect children, it doesn’t work with an age limit. An allergy can develop when you least expect it, or it can go away and come back years after you’ve forgotten about it. And the reasons why allergies develop during adulthood can vary quite a bit. For example, if you’re recovering from an illness and your body is more vulnerable, it’s possible to develop an allergy. Even pregnant women are at risk of developing an allergy.
If you have children, you want to catch the signs as quickly as possible. This doesn’t mean overreacting like their immune system will, but paying attention to consistent signs. If allergies run in the family, you should definitely pay attention.
For example, a child who constantly struggles with a sneezing problem or an irregular cough that doesn’t go away could be a sign of an allergy. Alternatively, if they feel sick after eating or they always have some tyin rash, it’s a definite sign to start investigating the matter. Although children are the most vulnerable, it’s the family history that can make them even more vulnerable.
In order to make sure your child can lead a healthy and happy life, it’s important to identify these signs early on. And so doing, you will reduce the number of sick days away from school while having to worry a little less.
The Types Of Allergy Symptoms Found in Children:
– Consistent skin irritations or a hive break out
– Unable to breathe normally
– Constant sneezing, coughing, irritated eyes and a runny nose
– An upset stomach
The Common Types Of Allergy Triggers:
– Outside: Tree and plant pollen, as well as bites or stings from insects
– Inside: Pet hair or even materials made of fur, in addition to mould and dust mites
– External Factors: Deodorant, smoke, certain perfumes
– Dietary: Milk products, peanuts, and eggs
If you’ve noticed the above-mentioned symptoms in your child, start dating the times and possible triggers. Then, schedule a consultation with an allergist.
The Different Allergies
Food Related Allergies:
As it stands, more than fifty million American citizens are struggling with some allergy. Statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that four to six per cent of children are affected by a food-related allergy, while four per cent of adults fight the same thing. Just like other allergies, a food-based allergy can develop at any point in your life, although it’s more prone to happen through infancy. For some individuals, this is a big surprise, seeing as they suddenly can’t eat food they’ve been enjoying their whole lives.
The body responds to a food allergy by detecting something it considers dangerous to overall health and reacting in whatever way it thinks best.
Even when allergies are part of the family history, predicting when and where it’s going to become a physical problem is hard to tell. For the most part, it happens at a young age, and research shows siblings can inherit the peanut allergy from their big brother or sister. Unfortunately, there’s no telling when.
Food allergies have varied symptoms that are difficult to judge. One type of reaction to a specific allergen might not be the same as the next, and the symptoms can be mild the first time but extreme the second.
As mentioned earlier, the most dangerous reaction a food allergy can trigger is called anaphylaxis. This means the whole body is going to respond at intense levels, possibly causing:
– A substantial drop in blood pressure
– Irregular heart rate
– Breathing difficulty
If the anaphylaxis reaction isn’t treated almost immediately, it can be fatal. Remember that it can take only minutes to strike after consuming the allergen. The best treatment for this reaction is a shot of adrenaline (epinephrine).
Most Common Food Allergy Sources:
– Wheat
– Soy
– Shellfish
– Eggs
– Milk
– Peanuts
– Tree nuts
– Fish
How Food Allergies Make The Body React
– Painful stomach cramps and nausea (vomiting)
– Skin irritations
– Difficulty breathing
– Consistent sneezing
– Constant coughing
– Peripheral vascular failure
– Swollen tongue
– Unable or difficult to swallow
– A weak pulse
– Skin colourization to pale or blue
– Light-headed
– Anaphylaxis, a shock your whole body will respond to, which can make breathing incredibly difficult, in addition to fatally affecting other parts of the body
However, in some cases, the symptoms aren’t severe enough to be labelled as a food allergy. This is when somebody eats a certain raw fruit or food, which then turns into something like an itchy mouth or throat. It’s a little uncomfortable but not fatal. Now, for people with this particular problem, it’s the pollen in the food causing the body to react, not the food itself. In other words, it’s quite possibly an oral allergy syndrome. If you want to avoid this irritation, cook or heat the food or fruit.
– Allergies Related To Skin
A skin-related allergy is definitely visible and more than just irritating. It leads to hives breaking out, sensitive bumps and a lot of itching, redness, etc. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy to figure out whether it’s an allergy or something else. For example, poison ivy can cause a temporary rash, and you wouldn’t know it. Then there’s the danger of being allergic to certain medications, which can surface as a skin rash or hive outbreak. In terms of allergy-related skin irritations, hives and eczema are most commonly tied to allergies.
– Allergies Related To Dust
Allergies triggered by dust can lead to breathing difficulties and resemble asthma symptoms. In other words, you’ll experience shortness of breath in addition to coughing and wheezing. You might also feel your chest closing up or tightening. Strangely enough, people with dust allergies have the hardest time inside homes or buildings, especially after cleaning. It should also be noted that a dust allergy can cause itchiness.
– Allergies Related To Mold
Mould can grow in many corners of the home, making the allergy much more difficult to fight. With more than a thousand species of mould in and around the house (dead leaves, leaking pipes inside cabinets), it’s no surprise that mould is such a problem. To make things worse, mould spores can become airborne.
– Allergies Related To Latex
Latex proves to be one of the more dangerous allergens, although it’s rarely fatal. For those with a latex allergy, it’s best to avoid coming into contact with it, which means paying attention to the products and furniture you use.
– Allergies Related To Drugs
It doesn’t matter if the medicine come in pill or liquid form, it can trigger an allergic reaction.
– Allergies Related To Insects
It’s pretty easy to spot an insect sting because the area will be swollen and probably very sensitive to pain. When the sting becomes more severe, it will start affecting a larger area or other parts of the body. It has been estimated that insect venom can be fatal for 0.4 to 0.8% of children when causing an allergic reaction. At the same time, three per cent of adults are vulnerable to fatal consequences from insect venom.
– Allergies Related To Eyes
The symptoms typically surface with irritated eyes alone, but sneezing and a runny nose can accommodate them.
If the leading experts are to be believed, then an allergic reaction will develop first in the immune system. Given that the body is under the impression dangerous organisms are invading the body, it produces Immunoglobulin E antibodies. This, in turn, leads to the production of histamine, leading to what is known as an allergic reaction.
How First Choice Immediate Care Tackle Allergy Reactions?
Our urgent care for allergies includes:
On-Site Allergy Testing: Identify what’s triggering your symptoms
Medications: Antihistamines, corticosteroids, and decongestants
Breathing Treatments: For allergy-induced wheezing
Corticosteroid Injections: Reduce inflammation and swelling
FAQs about Immediate Care for Allergies
Can I Get an Allergy Shot at Urgent Care?
Yes! We offer allergy shots (immunotherapy) to help your body build resistance to allergens over time. These injections can reduce the severity of allergic reactions and improve long-term comfort.
What should you drink for allergies?
Water, herbal teas, and warm liquids can help flush allergens from your system and ease congestion.
What is the fastest allergy relief?
- Antihistamines
- nasal sprays
- and corticosteroids
provide the quickest relief for most allergic reactions.
How do you know if your abscess is severe?
Signs of a severe abscess include:
- fever
- spreading redness
- or worsening pain.
Visit our walk-in clinic for evaluation.
What is the immediate treatment for allergies?
For mild allergies, antihistamines work best.
For severe reactions, epinephrine (EpiPen) may be required.
How do you test for allergies?
We offer on-site allergy testing to identify triggers and recommend the best treatment.
Can you go to urgent care for seasonal allergies?
Yes! Our walk-in clinics in Chicago & Naperville provide same-day treatment for seasonal allergies.
Can I Go to Urgent Care for Allergies?
Yes! Our walk-in urgent care clinics in Chicago and Naperville are fully equipped to treat mild to moderate allergic reactions.
Whether you’re dealing with:
- congestion
- rashes
- or swelling
Our expert team will provide fast, effective relief. However, seek emergency care immediately if you have severe symptoms like throat swelling or difficulty breathing.
When to Seek an Urgent Care Allergist?
If allergies are severe or persistent, you may need a specialist. See an allergist if:
- Your symptoms don’t improve with treatment.
- You experience frequent severe allergic reactions.
- You need long-term immunotherapy (allergy shots).
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