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New Service! Medication-Assisted Treatment

23962 Alicia Parkway, Suite I-1
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Phone: (949) 452-7699

Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat, Sun, & Holidays: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Treatment for Allergies and Allergic Reactions in Mission Viejo, CA

Picture of a woman sneezing into a tissue while sitting on a couch.Are you experiencing allergy symptoms? If you’re in Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, or Laguna Hills, California, you won’t need to venture far to receive the outstanding care you deserve. That’s because you can rely on Saddleback Family and Urgent Care Center, a local practice that’s been assisting members of this community with allergies and various other medical concerns since 1983.

Allergies vs. Cold

Sneezing, congestion, a runny nose, coughing—allergic reaction symptoms often mirror those of a cold, so how do you tell the difference between the two? Let’s start by exploring what causes each of these conditions—while colds are caused by viruses affecting the upper respiratory system, allergies develop when the immune system tries to fight off a harmless substance that it mistakenly identifies as being dangerous.

So, how can you tell whether you have allergies or a cold? If you have any of the following symptoms, you likely have allergies:

  • Itchiness
  • Watery eyes
  • Hives (a skin rash characterized by red or flesh-colored bumps)

If not, consider how quickly you started experiencing symptoms—cold symptoms usually develop gradually, while allergy symptoms tend to begin more suddenly.

Allergy Treatment When You Need It Most

At Saddleback Family and Urgent Care, we understand that allergic reactions and other health concerns can develop at any time. So, with that in mind, we’ve chosen to keep our Mission Viejo, CA, office open seven days a week. Visit us today so that our team can promptly evaluate your allergy symptoms and help you start feeling better as quickly as possible. We’re located at 23962 Alicia Parkway, and we accept walk-ins as well as same-day reservations.