Conditions We Treat
Partner with CentraCare allergy and immunology experts for whole-family care in St. Cloud, Melrose and Willmar.
We care for conditions such as:
- Allergic skin reactions, including rashes, eczema and hives
- Anaphylaxis (rare, life-threatening reaction to an allergen)
- Asthma and frequent cough
- Autoimmune disorders
- Chronic sinus infections
- Food allergies
- Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
- Immune deficiencies that lead to frequent infections
Diagnosis: The First Step to Feeling Better
Trouble breathing and other allergic symptoms can happen at any age. Testing for allergies in adults and children is convenient and accurate. After a thorough medical history and symptom review, your doctor may use common tests to find out what’s triggering or worsening your symptoms. These tests may include:
- Blood tests to measure immune system abnormalities
- Skin and blood tests to detect allergies to:
- Foods
- Inhalants such as pollen, mold and dust
- Medicines
- Chemicals and substances
- Lung function (breathing) tests
- Spirometry – Measures the amount of air you can breathe in and out
- Peak flow measurement – Checks how fast you can exhale forcefully
- FeNO – Tests for the amount of inflammation in your airways
- Challenge (bronchial provocation) tests – Assesses how sensitive your airways are to inhaled medicine, allergens and exercise
- Chest X-ray
Individual Treatment & Support
Look forward to a custom care plan. It’ll help you control allergies, asthma and other immune system conditions. Your doctor may recommend:
- Allergy shots (immunotherapy) to make your body less sensitive to an allergen
- Lifestyle changes to avoid allergy and asthma triggers
- An asthma action plan to help you better control your asthma
- Epinephrine (adrenaline) injector for severe allergic reactions
- Immunoglobulin (Ig) replacement therapy for immune deficiencies
- Over-the-counter or prescription allergy medications
- Quick-acting and long-term control asthma medicines
Convenient Allergy Shot Clinics
When you need allergy shots, choose from several CentraCare locations in Central Minnesota to receive them. Our shot clinic specialists keep you safe if you experience side effects.
- CentraCare – Benson Shot Clinic: 320-843-2030
- CentraCare – Melrose Shot Clinic: 320-256-4228
- CentraCare – New London Shot Clinic: 320-354-2222
- CentraCare – Plaza Clinic Allergy & Asthma: 320-654-3650
- CentraCare – Redwood Shot Clinic: 507-637-2985, ext. 47332
- CentraCare – Willmar Infusion and Injection Services: 320-231-6722
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