Allergy Services

Allergy Services

DO YOU SUFFER FROM ALLERGIES?

Did you know that allergies are the most common, yet most undiagnosed, diseases in the United States? It’s true! Over 100 million people in America suffer from allergies, and more than half of the people skin tested receive positive results.

In fact, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in this country. Who knew? When it comes to treating allergies, we invite you to put your faith in our skilled, experienced caregivers.

At Faith Community Health System, allergies can be managed using various treatment programs. If you suspect that you may be suffering from allergies and your symptoms are recurring, contact your primary care physician to discuss allergy testing and treatments at FCHS. After testing, a positive allergy diagnosis may lead to an effective treatment that will give you your life back – allergy symptom free!

GET FAST RELIEF AT FCHS ALLERGY CLINICS

Faith Community Health System is partnering with Allergy Services of America, LLC, to offer patients a complete spectrum of allergy testing and immunotherapy. All testing and treatment will be performed right in the clinic by our allergy technician.

We offer allergy clinics in two locations, Bowie and Jacksboro. Our clinics are staffed by trained allergy technicians under ASA supervision. No downtime! We are able to get rapid results in-house. This means our patients get relief fast.

DON’T SUFFER IN SILENCE, ALLERGY TESTING IS AVAILABLE!

If you or your physician thinks you may be suffering from allergies, skin testing is available. We can determine the cause of your symptoms and offer treatment.

Skin testing is generally performed by pricking your skin with allergen extracts to evaluate the skin reaction to the allergen. It’s a painless and fast process. Soon you’ll be symptom free!

ALLERGEN IMMUNOTHERAPY

If you are looking for a long term and complete resolution to your allergy symptom, allergen immunotherapy may offer the help you are seeking. Our experienced technicians prevent the development of further allergic disease.

SUBCUTANEOUS IMMUNOTHERAPY

You’ve heard of allergy shots? The medical term is subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT). This is the most effective treatment available for symptoms caused by exposure to specific allergens, including airborne allergens which are the cause of most seasonal allergies.

SCIT is administered by injection, gradually increasing doses of an allergen over a period of weeks or even months until the desired target dose is achieved.

SUBLINGUAL IMMUNOTHERAPY

Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) is a type of immunotherapy that allows the patient to place drops of allergen extracts under their tongue.

Commonly known as “allergy drops,” SLIT is an alternative treatment for allergy shots. SLIT is painless and can be self-administered, at home.

SUBLINGUAL IMMUNOTHERAPY

Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) is a type of immunotherapy that allows the patient to place drops of allergen extracts under their tongue. Commonly known as “allergy drops, SLIT is an alternative treatment for allergy shots. SLIT is painless and can be administered by the patient at home.

FAQ’s

  1. The most common and undiagnosed, diseases are allergies. Over 50 million people in America suffer from allergies, and approximately 55 percent of all U.S. citizens test positive to one or more allergens.

  2.  Allergies can be managed using various treatment programs that are available today and will lead you to a better quality of life. If you suspect that you may be suffering from allergies and your symptoms are recurring, contact your Primary Care Physician immediately.

  3. If your doctor confirms you are susceptible to environmental allergens, ask your doctor if you are a candidate for Immunotherapy or SLIT therapy. Both have been proven to desensitize the body and treat the cause versus the symptoms.

For more information about our allergy clinics, contact us at


  • 940.567.5528


  • 940.872.1121