Allergy Testing & Treatment in Waterbury (Chase Ave), CT

If you suffer from allergies, you’re not the only one. At the DOCS Urgent Care in Waterbury (Chase Avenue), we understand what it’s like to suffer from serious allergies. Leave your concerns behind because we’re here to provide allergy testing and care that you can count on. The patients are the top priority of our expert Allergists and highly trained specialists. Allow our staff to help make your experience as comfortable as we possibly can.

The board-certified doctors and trained staff at our Waterbury at Chase Avenue clinic are capable of testing all patients from children to adults. We’re open seven days a week and take walk-ins if you can’t schedule an appointment. If you’re looking to enhance your health with a well-defined diagnosis and treatment plan for your allergies, then we’re the best healthcare providers for you.

QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CARE

DOCS URGENT CARE – WATERBURY (CHASE AVE)

ADDRESS
279 Chase Ave
Waterbury, CT 06704

PHONE
(203) 528-4993

FAX
(203) 528-4116

HOURS
WEEKDAYS : 8AM-8PM
WEEKENDS : 8AM-4PM

The Importance of Allergy Testing

Allergy symptoms show in a variety of ways. The allergists in our Waterbury DOCS Urgent Care Clinic (Chase Ave) will determine which allergies impact your immune system by examining your medical history before conducting a skin allergy test. By identifying which allergens affect you, we can adequately treat the root of the allergy.

Symptoms of allergies

These are symptoms typical of allergies:

  • Sneezing and irritations of the nose
  • Itching and redness of the eyes
  • Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
  • Abdominal (stomach) pain or bloating
  • Cramps
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Skin irritation, including rashes and/or hives
  • Swelling or itching skin
  • Dizziness

If you suddenly have a reaction to simple, everyday particles, then you should see a doctor about an allergy test. If you have children who suddenly have symptoms, we urge you to see an allergist quickly since some allergies can be extremely serious for children.

Who Should Get Allergy Shots?

Allergy Shots (immunotherapy) work very well for most. They are extremely beneficial for these types of people:

*People taking medications that don’t completely control allergic reactions

*People wanting regular allergy relief but don’t want to continue taking allergy medications

*Anyone who has an allergy to insect stings

*Anyone on medicines that conflict with or counteract their allergy medication

Let our expert Allergists create an effective treatment method for you.

What to know about allergy shots

WHAT ARE ALLERGY SHOTS

You can receive immunotherapy, Allergy Shots, in our Waterbury (Chase Ave.) clinic. These injections are taken to diminish and eventually stop allergic reactions entirely. They’re administered on a regular basis over three to five years. The shot works like a vaccine in that your body gets used to small amounts of the allergen help build your tolerance to it without putting you at risk.

The allergen dose is progressively increased until your immune system no longer has a significant reaction to it. Allergy shots are the only method of treatment that can ultimately eliminate your allergies. The Allergists in our Waterbury (Chase Ave) Urgent Care have developed allergy treatment plans that have significantly improved the lives of many patients.

FOR WHICH TYPES OF IMMUNOTHERAPY ARE EFFECTIVE? 

Immunotherapy is valuable for numerous allergens.

Indoor allergens – Those suffering from allergies all year probably have an allergy to mold, cockroaches, dust mites, or pet dander.

Insect allergens – Those with a reaction to stings or bites from hornets, bees, yellow jackets, and wasps, then it’s probably an insect allergen.

Seasonal allergies – These allergies show up during spring and summer as the pollen is released from trees, weeds, and grasses. Asthma and hay-fever are common reactions.

WHO SHOULD GET ALLERGY SHOTS

Allergy Shots (immunotherapy) work very well for most. They are extremely beneficial for these types of people:

*People taking medications that don’t completely control allergic reactions

*People wanting regular allergy relief but don’t want to continue taking allergy medications

*Anyone who has an allergy to insect stings

*Anyone on medicines that conflict with or counteract their allergy medication

Let our expert Allergists create an effective treatment method for you.

POISON IVY & RASHES

The Allergists at the DOCS Urgent Care in Waterbury (Chase Ave) can diagnose and provide adequate treatment for poison ivy rashes. Poison ivy rashes can develop even if you don’t come into direct contact with it. It can be transmitted by other objects, people, or pets when they have traces of the poison ivy oil on them. If you’re outside a lot, pay attention to the plants in your surroundings. Poison oak and sumac also produce similar rashes.

Symptoms

The symptoms start to appear typically within 12 to 48 hours of contact. A small percentage of individuals don’t even develop symptoms at all. It largely depends on your tolerance level. Some are moderate, while others are extremely severe. They tend to alleviate within one to three weeks. The following symptoms are associated with poison ivy:

*Redness

*Itching

*Swelling

*Blisters

*Difficult breathing from poison ivy being burned and inhaled

TREATMENT FOR POISON IVY

Never scratch your rash because it can make it worse. Calamine lotion, a cool cloth, and oatmeal baths will calm the itchiness of your skin. Usually, poison ivy can be successfully treated at home but if your skin doesn’t improve or gets worse then see a doctor at the Waterbury Urgent Care. Visit your DOCS Urgent Care in Waterbury (Chase Ave) if you start having the following symptoms:

*Trouble breathing after inhalation of the smoke from burning poison ivy

*Blisters emerging at the affected area

*Fever

*Infection warnings such as oozing blisters

*If symptoms last over three weeks

*If you’ve had grave reactions in the past

Board-certified doctors manage our Urgent Care Clinic in Waterbury (Chase Ave) and strive to deliver solid allergy testing and treatment for patients at affordable prices. If you suffer from allergies, ask our qualified medical staff about our allergy testing and treatment plans in our Waterbury (Chase Ave) location, today.

Allergy Testing & Treatment in Waterbury When You Need It

DOCS Urgent Care – Waterbury (Chase Avenue), is part of the larger DOCS Urgent Care network. A network of professional Urgent Care clinics run by board-certified physicians. Our goal is to give the highest quality care to our patients while providing affordable services.

Notice

During this surge in COVID-19 cases, our primary focus is meeting the high demand for tests, and we are seeing higher than usual wait times. This means we are unable to answer most phone calls. Please know that our teams are working very hard during this time to care for as many patients as safely as possible. Please click the button below for answers to common questions. We appreciate your understanding.