Dr. Marc Cromie reviews a patient’s chart to determine the best way to provide allergy relief.While it’s the time of year for fun in the sun, enjoying the great outdoors is not without its dangers, especially in the world of allergens.
The bees are buzzing, and for many in the Scenic City, that can be a problem. According to Dr. Marc Cromie at Chattanooga Allergy Clinic, the insects that are most harmful at this time of year are those of the hymenoptera order, or in other words, those that are venomous.
“Honeybees, yellow jackets, hornets, wasps and fire ants are the ones you want to watch out for during summer months,” Dr. Cromie said. “They all inject an allergenic toxin that’s protein-based and can cause serious, even life-threatening reactions.”
Chattanooga Allergy Clinic offers testing to help people determine which of these insects they are allergic to and provides counsel on how to best be treated. Dr. Cromie stressed that as with any allergen, receiving allergy shots is usually the best treatment option, especially for those who are highly allergic to the venomous insects.
“We don’t want people to live with what we call ‘fear of the patio,'” he said. “Allergy shots can change your life and actually cure you from a summer disaster waiting to happen.”