Allergy Testing

If you experience sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny nose, hives, or any other allergy symptoms, consider allergy testing at Lakewood Primary Care and Wellness in Dallas. Identifying your specific allergens is the first step toward relief through treatments like immunotherapy, and the best way to do this is with allergy testing. Call the office or schedule an appointment online to start eliminating your allergy symptoms.

Allergy Testing Q&A

What are the different types of allergies?

Allergies occur when your immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless substance as a threat. This causes an immune response whenever you encounter the allergen.

Common allergens include:

Contact allergens: Poison ivy, Soap, Jewelry, Latex
Airborne allergens: Pollen, Mold, Dust, Weeds, Dust mites
Insect stings: Bees, Wasps, or other insects
Pet allergies: Saliva and dander
Medications: Penicillin is the most common
Food allergies: Peanuts, Tree nuts, Wheat, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Eggs, Milk

What symptoms may signal an allergy?

The symptoms depend on the allergen. For instance, if you're allergic to pollen, you may experience nasal and eye irritation. Common allergy symptoms include:

Sneezing
Itchy nose, eyes, or mouth
Swollen tongue or face
Runny or congested nose
Swollen, watery eyes
Rash or hives
Wheezing
Itchy, dry, scaling, or oozing skin
Itchy, swollen area from insect stings
Upset stomach, diarrhea, cramping (food allergies)

When should you get tested for allergies?

Consider allergy testing if you experience:

Chronic sinus infections, nasal congestion, or breathing difficulty
Allergy symptoms for several months of the year
Allergies interfering with daily life
Shortness of breath, wheezing, or chest tightness
Asthma attacks that are worsening or becoming more frequent

What types of allergy testing are available?

Before performing an allergy test, your provider at Lakewood Primary Care and Wellness will review your medical history, discuss your symptoms, and conduct a thorough physical exam. If you have a rash or hives, a close skin inspection can help rule out other conditions.

If an allergy is suspected, the following tests can identify the specific allergens responsible for your symptoms:

Patch testing: Small amounts of allergens are applied to your skin under an adhesive coating.
Skin prick testing: After small amounts of allergens are placed on your skin, the area is pricked to allow the allergen to enter your skin.
Blood testing: Blood tests can detect allergens when skin tests may not be safe or if you have a skin condition that interferes with skin testing.

Ready to take control of your allergies? Contact Lakewood Primary Care and Wellness today!

Allergy Care in Dallas: Common Questions

Dallas is consistently ranked among the harder US cities for seasonal allergies, and cedar fever in winter catches many people off guard. Dr. Rajan Kohli is board-certified in Family Medicine and evaluates and treats allergic rhinitis, sinus problems and related asthma symptoms. Most visits are covered by insurance.

What causes allergies here specifically?

North Texas has a long pollen calendar: cedar and elm in winter, tree pollen in spring, grasses through summer, and ragweed in autumn. Add year-round indoor triggers such as dust mites, pets and mould and many patients have symptoms most of the year rather than one clear season.

How do I know if it is allergies or a sinus infection?

Allergy symptoms tend to be itchy — eyes, nose, throat — with clear discharge, sneezing and a pattern that tracks exposure. A bacterial sinus infection more often brings facial pain and pressure, thicker discharge, fever, and symptoms that worsen after initially improving. Treating one as the other is a common reason people do not get better, so it is worth having examined.

What treatments do you offer?

Treatment is stepwise: identifying and reducing triggers, then nasal steroid sprays, antihistamines, and saline rinses, with prescription options where those are insufficient. Testing to identify specific allergens is arranged when it would change the plan, and referral for immunotherapy is available for patients who need it.

Can allergies affect my asthma?

Yes, frequently. Poorly controlled allergic rhinitis makes asthma harder to control, and treating the nose often improves the chest. If you use a rescue inhaler more than twice a week, your asthma is not controlled and should be reassessed.

Is allergy care covered by insurance?

Evaluation and treatment are covered as ordinary medical care by Medicare and commercial plans. Allergy testing is usually covered when medically indicated. Our staff verifies your benefits before your appointment.

Where is your office?

8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Professional 1, Suite 516, Dallas, TX 75231, on the Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas campus at Central Expressway. Convenient to University Park, Highland Park, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Richardson and Addison. Call or text 214-810-4331.

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes. We are accepting new patients, and same-week appointments are usually available.

Questions we have not covered? Call or text 214-810-4331 or book online.

Our Services

8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Professional 1, STE 516, Dallas, TX 75231

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Patient's Review

Don C.

Dr. Kohli is personable, engaged and thorough. He describes problems and solutions clearly. I don't feel like a number or a stranger. I even got my mom to start seeing Dr. Kohli.

Badal P.

Excellent clinic with an amazing doctor in Raj and a great team/support staff who provide a variety of innovative/wonderful healthcare services.

Regina S.

Discovery was thorough, listened thoughtfully, explained information about conditions & medication in detail, explained options, and the whole office & doctors were pleasant to deal with.

Phoebe S.

So grateful to have found Dr. Kohli and his staff! He is everything one could want in a doctor as he is experienced, knowledgeable, & wise… and most importantly, he listens to us patients and respects the input he receives.

Dona C.

I have never felt more comfortable being seen by a doctor as I do with Dr Kohli. I am able to discuss what needs to be discussed knowing I will be told the truth about what's really going on with my health.

Insurance Accepted

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and all Medicare Advantage plans — including Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield — plus most major commercial insurance plans — and we add plans regularly. If you don’t see your plan, call 214-810-4331 and we’ll verify your coverage before your visit.

Medicare & Medicare Advantage

Commercial & Employer Plans

Medicaid, CHIP & Provider Networks

Also accepted

PHCS / MultiPlan
First Health (Coventry)
HealthSmart
Superior Health Plan
Wellpoint
Medica
USA Health Network
6 Degrees Health

Full list of plans accepted

Medicare: Original Medicare; Railroad Medicare; AARP Medicare Supplement; UnitedHealthcare Medicare AARP SecureHorizons; UnitedHealthcare MedicareComplete Choice (PPO); Humana Medicare (HMO, PPO); Cigna Medicare (MA HMO, MA PPO); Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare (PPO); Molina Medicare (MA, SNP, MMP); Superior Medicare (MA, SNP, MMP); Wellpoint (MA, SNP, MMP).

Commercial and employer plans: Aetna Commercial (HMO, PPO, POS); Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas — Blue Choice (PPO), Blue Essentials (HMO, POS), Blue Advantage HMO, MyBlue Health; Cigna Commercial (HMO, POS, PPO, OAP); UnitedHealthcare Commercial (HMO, PPO, POS); UMR; Baylor Scott & White Health Plan (PPO) and BSW Access PPO; HealthSmart (PPO); Medica Choice; QuikTrip (Open Access); 6 Degrees — Fort Worth Firefighters.

Medicaid and CHIP: Texas Medicaid; Superior Health Plan (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Molina Healthcare (STAR, STAR+PLUS, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Blue Cross Blue Shield (STAR, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Amerigroup; Wellpoint (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids); Ambetter.

Provider networks: PHCS/MultiPlan (PPO); Coventry/First Health (PPO); USA Health Network (PPO).

Plan participation can change. Call 214-810-4331 to confirm your specific plan before your first visit. We also welcome self-pay patients. Concierge membership is entirely optional and is never required to be seen.