Allergy and Asthma Care

Allergy and Asthma of Minnesota has ended their lease at Aspirus St. Luke’s Medical Office Pavilion. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. To continue your care with Allergy and Asthma of Minnesota, please call their main office.

Aspirus St. Luke’s will be welcoming an Allergist/Immunologist in mid-November 2024. We will start scheduling appointments in the fall. If you would like to be contacted to schedule an appointment, please call 218.249.7920.

How do I know if I need to see an allergist?

You should consider seeing an allergist if you experience recurring or severe symptoms such as:

• Asthma (wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, chest tightness)
• Chronic allergies (hay fever)
• Frequent sinus issues
• Skin reactions (hives, eczema)
• Unexplained allergic reactions to foods, medications, or insect stings

What does an allergist do?

An allergist, also known as an allergist-immunologist, is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of allergic and immunologic disorders. These professionals have extensive training in the immune system and its interactions with various environmental factors that can trigger allergic reactions or immune system dysfunctions. An allergist can offer:

• Allergy testing
• Asthma management
• Condition diagnosis
• Immunotherapy (allergy shots or sublingual drops)
• Prescribing medications

What tests can be done to diagnose allergies?

Various allergy tests available, such as skin prick tests, blood tests (like IgE tests), and patch tests.