Allergies & Asthma
Walk-In Clinic & Family Medicine in Knoxville, TN
Allergies and asthma can interfere with your everyday routines. Still, help is available through the care of skilled nurse practitioner Rose Cunningham, FNP, of South Knox Family Care in Knoxville, Tennessee. Learn more during your personalized visit, which you can book online at your earliest convenience or by phone during normal business hours.
Allergies are a common chronic health condition that develops when your immune system mistakenly launches a response to substances not ordinarily harmful to humans. Allergies remind you of how powerful your immune system is, but it’s hard to appreciate that function when you’re overwhelmed with allergy symptoms.
Children and adults can develop an allergy to many substances — or allergens. Some of the more common allergens include:
Symptoms of an allergic reaction might include swelling, itching, runny nose, skin rash, or even breathing difficulties.
The first step in treating allergies is testing to determine which allergens cause a harmful reaction. South Knox Family Care offers comprehensive allergy testing to help you understand the substances that prompt your reactions.
Several medications help control allergic reactions. Your drug therapy might come in pills, eyedrops, nasal sprays, or liquid. Finding ways to avoid allergy triggers is also helpful, although some allergens are more difficult to avoid than others.
Immunotherapy is a great way to reduce allergy symptoms. This treatment exposes your immune system to minute volumes of allergens, building up a tolerance to those substances over time. Immunotherapy is administered via injections or drops placed under your tongue.
Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by narrowed airways. People with asthma have difficulty moving sufficient air into and out of their lungs.
Understanding the signs and symptoms of asthma helps you know when to schedule a diagnostic exam. Some of the indications you might have asthma include:
If you notice these changes, schedule a visit right away. Numerous treatments can help control asthma symptoms, allowing you to enjoy daily routines and breathe easier. Some treatments address asthma symptoms as they arise, while others take a long-term approach to reducing asthma attacks.
Booking a visit at South Knox Family Care is fast and easy, whether you connect online or call to speak with a friendly staff member.