If your allergies are causing you trouble multiple days a week, it’s time to be tested. There are two key treatments for allergies. The first is to avoid your allergens as much as possible. The second treatment is immunotherapy, which is often called allergy shots. Before you can get either treatment, you must know your exact allergens. Immunotherapy only works when your shots contain specific allergens. You also need to know your allergens before making a reasonable plan to avoid them. You can schedule allergy testing whenever you need symptom relief. However, you should get tested and seek treatment when your allergies cause:

Chronic nasal congestion or sinus infections
Allergy symptoms several months out of the year
Allergies severe enough to affect daily activities
Wheezing or shortness of breath
If you have asthma, getting immunotherapy to treat your allergies helps improve asthma symptoms.