Allergy care at Calvert Internal Medicine Group encompasses a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and managing various allergic conditions. Our dedicated specialists are committed to providing personalized care to address a wide range of allergies, ensuring that our patients can enjoy a better quality of life.

Common conditions we address include:

• Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) – pollen, dust, and mold allergies
• Asthma
• Sinus problems (e.g., sinus infections, sinus congestion)
• Pet Allergies
• Hives (Urticaria)
• Swelling (Angioedema)
• Anaphylaxis
• Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
• Eye Allergies (Allergic Conjunctivitis)
• Food Allergies
• Food Sensitivities and Intolerances
• Contact Dermatitis and Skin Rashes
• Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac
• Insect Sting Allergies
• Medication Allergies [e.g., antibiotics, “caine” drugs (Novocaine, Lidocaine, etc.), IV contrast dyes used in radiologic procedures]
• Nasal Polyps
• Generalized Itching (Pruritus)
• Latex Allergy
• Eosinophilic Disorders (e.g., eosinophilic esophagitis)
• Immunologic problems (e.g., immune deficiencies, recurrent infections)
• Mast Cell Disorders

If you exhibit any of the following symptoms, they may be due to allergies:

• Nasal congestion
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Itchy and/or watery eyes
• Post-nasal drip
• Wheezing and/or shortness of breath
• Coughing
• Fatigue
• Headache (particularly around the sinuses)
• Sore throat
• Itching (Pruritus)
• Hives (Urticaria)
• Swelling episodes
• Rashes
• Snoring
• Decreased sense of taste and/or smell

Treatments offered at our practice include:

• Skin testing
• Blood testing
• Pulmonary function testing (PFT’s; Breathing tests)
• Allergy Immunotherapy (Allergy injections) for indoor and outdoor allergies
• Allergy Immunotherapy (Allergy injections) for stinging insect allergies (e.g. bees, wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets)
• Food allergy testing
• Oral challenges for foods and medications
• Testing for “numbing” medications (“Caine” testing) such as Novacaine, Lidocaine, etc. commonly used in dental and surgical procedures
• Latex allergy testing
• Xolair (omalizumab) injections for eligible asthmatics and patients with chronic hives (urticaria)
• Nucala (mepolizumab) injections for eligible asthmatics
• Fasenra (benralizumab) injections for eligible eosinophilic asthmatics
• Dupixent (dupiumab) injections for eligible asthmatics, patients with moderate to severe eczema, and patients with inadequately controlled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
• Demonstrating the correct method on how to use asthma inhalers, peak flow meters, and spacers
• Demonstrating the correct method on how to use an EpiPen, Auvi-Q, and/or Adrenaclick self-injectable devices
• Testing for vaccine allergies such as the Flu (Influenza) vaccine followed by its subsequent administration
• Immune system testing
• Vaccination administration for the pneumococcal vaccine (“pneumonia shot”) (e.g., Prevnar 20)

At Calvert Internal Medicine Group, our focus on patient-centered care ensures that individuals receive the support they need to effectively manage their allergies and lead healthier lives.

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