Asthma & Allergy

Breathe easier and feel more in control. The asthma and allergy specialists at Olmsted Medical Center (OMC) evaluate, diagnose, and treat respiratory and allergic conditions—so you can get back to the things you enjoy.

We care for common allergies like hay fever and pet, dust, mold, and food allergies. We also diagnose and test for medication allergies, metal allergies, and allergies to chemicals and additives.

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Why Choose OMC for Asthma & Allergy Care?

At OMC, you’re more than a diagnosis. Our team focuses on helping you understand your condition and build a plan that fits your life.

What makes our care different:
  • Personalized treatment and education to help you manage symptoms day to day
  • Proactive care to reduce flare-ups and disruptions
  • Fast results: Many tests have same-day or next-day results
  • Easy communication through a nurse or OMC MyChart
  • Same-day appointments often available for established patients

We believe you should control your asthma and allergies—not the other way around.

Conditions We Help Treat

Our specialists provide care for many allergic and breathing-related conditions, including:

  • seasonal allergies (hay fever)
  • pet, dust, and mold allergies
  • food allergies
  • medication allergies (including penicillin and lidocaine)
  • venom allergies (stinging insects)
  • skin reactions related to chemicals, additives, or metals
  • severe persistent asthma
  • chronic hives (urticaria).

Services and Testing We Offer

We coordinate your care in one place, including testing, treatment, and education.

Allergy Testing
  • Skin testing for environmental allergies
  • Penicillin allergy testing
  • Lidocaine allergy testing
  • Venom allergy testing
  • Patch testing for chemicals, additives, and metals (often used for skin conditions)
  • Food allergy testing and oral challenges (does not include desensitization)
Breathing Tests
  • Basic pulmonary function tests for diagnosis and monitoring
Treatments and Education
  • Inhaler education to help you use medications correctly
  • EpiPen® education so you feel confident in an emergency
  • Immunotherapy (allergy shots) to treat certain allergies over time
  • Biologic medications for severe persistent asthma and urticaria

Ready to Get Started?

All tests are ordered online, typically with same-day or next-day results; communicated by a nurse or via the OMC MyChart patient portal. Typically, same-day appointments are available for established patients.

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