Do You Have Allergies?
1 in 4 Americans have allergies or asthma, read today about common symptoms and 
schedule an appointment with one of our providers to help you manage your symptoms and get back your life!

What are the Common Allergy Symptoms?

Nasal Symptoms include:
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Sneezing
  • Coughing
  • Itchy, watery eyes
  • Mouth breathing
  • Nose rubbing  or crease
  • Sniffling
  • Sore throat
  • Throat clearing
Respiratory Symptoms include: 
  • Coughing
  • Wheezing
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Chest Tightness
Other Symptoms include: 
  • Fatigue
  • Dark circles under eyes
  • Ear pulling
  • Diarrhea
  • Rashes
  • Abdominal Cramps
  • Itchy lips
  • Reflux/Colic 

Who Should be Tested?

  • Adults and Children with Asthma
If you have asthma, it is important to be tested and treated for allergies. Research shows that 60% of adults and 90% of children with asthma also have allergies. Untreated, the combination of these two conditions can damage the airways and worsen asthma symptoms. Testing helps to identify triggers to better manage your symptoms. 

  • Any Adult or Child with chronic or persistent symptoms. 

What are Allergic Triggers?

Most people with allergies are allergic to more than one allergen, symptoms may appear only when you are exposed to two or more triggers at once. 
Common triggers include: 
  • Pet dander
  • Pollens
  • Mold
  • Cockroach
  • Grass
  • Trees
Common Allergens in Idaho Intermountain Area include:
  • Sage
  • Cottonwood
  • Oak Tree
  • Russian Thistle (tumbleweed)
  • Pigweed
  • Moutain cedar (juniper)
  • Box elder tree
Common food allergens include:
  • Peanuts
  • Tree nuts
  • Fish
  • Shellfish
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Soy 
  • Wheat

How Do I get Tested? 

If you have allergies, your body produces an antibody called IgE that is specific to your allergic triggers. We can measure the amount of IgE with a blood test. 

Make an appointment with one of our providers today! 
Call 208-938-5679

What Difference Will It Make?

Medications are not enough to treat allergies and asthma. It is important to prevent an allergic response by reducing exposure to allergens. You don't know what you are allergic to unless you are tested! Reduced exposure used in combination with medications can reduce or eliminate medication use and improve quality of life! Testing is done by a simple blood test and is covered well by most insurance companies.