Prevention Beat
August 5, 2009
It is estimated that one in four Americans will suffer from allergies or asthma in their lifetime. Anyone can become “allergic” at any time. A combination of issues such as: moving to a new location, having a weakened immune system from environmental or lifestyle factors can cause allergic reactions. Typical allergy symptoms are sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, as well as coughing, wheezing and other breathing difficulties. These conditions are often associated with other complications, including repeated episodes of sinus infections, ear problems, and asthma.
Traditionally treatment of “allergies” has meant treating the symptoms not the cause. Treating the symptoms results in only temporary relief. Treating the cause can lead to permanent resolution.
Allergies are diseases of the immune system that cause an overreaction to substances called "allergens”. The immune system can be taught not to overreact to allergens (allergy causing agents like dust, molds, dander and pollens).
Immunotherapy (process known as “desensitization”) starts with the introduction of diluted doses (via shots or drops) of allergen extracts (oils) to your immune system. Gradually, the concentration of allergens is increased until the immune system builds a tolerance to the allergens and eventually learns to ignore them as harmless substances that no longer pose a threat to your health.
People, who suffer from allergies at least 4 months out of a given year or have allergic symptoms daily, may benefit from “desensitizing” the body’s reaction to the triggering allergen rather than focusing on treating the “symptoms” of the allergen .
Historically in the United States, the only therapy available to “desensitize” a person to allergens was through Subcutaneous Immunotherapy or Allergy Shots. Over the last 30 years in the US and 60 years in Europe, many providers have been using the same serum used in the shots, but delivering it in a sublingual (under your tongue) drop with excellent results. In fact, because shots carry a greater risk of significant and even deadly reactions, they are no longer even available in Europe where only sublingual immunotherapy can be used. Sublingual immunotherapy has no documented cases of fatal reactions and very few significant reactions.
Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is still considered an alternative therapy in the United States as the third trial is in process under the FDA requirements. The trial began in August of 2008 and is expected to be completed this year. The World Health Organization has already endorsed SLIT as a viable and convenient alternative to injections.
Adult Quick Care is pleased to announce that beginning August 10, 2009 we will be offering environmental allergy evaluations and treatment which may include sublingual immunotherapy as a scheduled service for our patients. An appointment is required for this service as the initial visit takes approximately 90 minutes.
Pre-Book now to be evaluated and learn about the safe, affordable and convenient treatment alternative to allergy shots. Call 816-559-6320 to schedule an appointment.
If you would like more information about allergy testing and treatment for your employees please contact Adult Quick Care at 816-559-6320 or by email at ClientServices@adultquickcare.com. We would be happy to come out to your facility to provide a free brief lecture to your employees on allergies, treatment and tips to reduce the symptoms. Please contact client services if interested.
*Please feel free to forward this information to any member of management in your company who would benefit from it.*
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To learn more about
services OHS-COMPCARE has to offer, contact our Client Services
Team at (816) 561-2105 option 1 or by e-mail at customerservice@ohscompcare.com. You can also visit us at www.ohscompcare.com.
Why choose us? Because OHS-COMPCARE has a physician on call 24/7/365 days a year to respond to our client's needs.
OHS-COMPCARE now featuring Adult Quick Care has seven (7) area clinical facilities:
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Independence Clinical Facility |
Johnson County Clinical Facility |
St. Joseph Clinical Facility |
Grandview Clinical Facility |
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19000 E. Eastland Center Crt, St. 200 |
10415 Lackman Road |
904 Edmond Street |
13830 S Us Highway 71 |
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Independence, MO 64055 |
Lenexa, KS 66219 |
St. Joseph, MO 64501 |
Grandview, MO 64030 |
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816-478-9299 |
913-495-9905 |
816-233-7702 |
816-761-4664 |
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KCMO/Broadway Clinical Facility |
KCMO/Front Street Clinical Facility |
Wyandotte County Clinical Facility |
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1650 Broadway |
6501 East Commerce, Suite 110 |
1333 Meadowlark Lane, Suite 200 |
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Kansas City, MO 64108 |
Kansas City, MO 64120 |
Kansas City, KS 66102 |
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816-842-2020 |
816-483-5550 |
913-596-2774 |
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Adult Quick Care provides Urgent Care to Adults and Adolescents Age 14 and Older. No appointment is necessary at Adult Quick Care.
When you are sick or have a new injury, Adult Quick Care is your affordable, time saving choice for quality care.
To learn more about Adult Quick Care please call 816-559-6320 or visit www.adultquickcare.com.