Allergist in Fresno, California

Whether you suffer from a reaction to foods, chemicals or the environment, we can often diagnose the allergy with scratch or patch testing. Scratch tests assess allergies to foods, stinging insects and airborne allergens by scratching the surface of the skin with a few drops of purified allergen. Patch tests can identify allergies to skin irritants like cosmetics and chemicals by applying the allergen directly to a patch of skin. If a delayed reaction occurs in the next 72 hours, we can identify the culprit allergen and recommend the best course of treatment for your allergies.

We perform nasal endoscopies for various sinus symptoms. After spraying local anesthetic on the area, a small fiber optic camera is eased into the nasal passage. The camera enables us to examine and diagnose visible conditions affecting the nasal passages, sinuses, throat and vocal cords as well as to evaluate any polyps. A small amount of fluid may be collected to test for abnormal microorganism growth, so we can prescribe the best treatment for relief.

Our oral drops are an easy and effective solution to the challenge of managing pediatric allergies this Spring. Oral drops build up immune tolerance to the antigen or substance(s) that cause allergies. Sublingual immunotherapy (drops that dissolve under the tongue) are as effective as shots, and can conveniently be taken at home. This solution may be ideal for parents with young children, and/or anyone interested in applying easy, in-home allergy solutions without injections.

Allergies triggered by animals, dust, mold, pollen or stinging insects, respond well to shots. Typically, shots for allergies are administered over the course of several weeks. These shots contain a tiny amount of the allergen – which is uniquely created for your body’s needs, through a series of skin tests. The body will then build up antibodies, which prevent allergic reactions. Within the short time span of a few months, patients with these types of allergies have shown dramatic improvement. Shots for allergies are also effective in showing improvement amongst patients with asthma as well.

Allergic reactions that cause swelling first begin with severe flaring and inflammation. Our shots for swelling regime help to prevent the flare ups by fighting the body’s response to allergens through medications, such as: Firazyr, Cinryze, Berinert and Kalbitor. Angioedema-related swelling is a sort of rash that is similar to hives, but it occurs underneath the skin. It can be a hereditary condition, however, our shots can reduce these symptoms for patients, and help to treat the problem before it starts

There are a variety of medications available for treating the symptoms of allergies, but Dr. Buddiga is most interested in helping relieve his patients from a long-term effectiveness point of view. Dr. Buddiga makes this possible by offering shots for allergies, oral drops for allergies and shots for swelling to his patients. These preventative treatment plans are helpful in fighting against allergic reactions to substances such as common house dust mites, grass pollens, and insect stings – just to name a few. Integrative allergy treatments also improve symptoms for patients suffering from asthma. Dr. Buddiga provides integrative allergy treatment near Fresno, CA, through medications uniquely calibrated to fight against a variety of allergens that thrive in the area.