Curex is the place to go for all your allergy questions and needs. Led by healthcare entrepreneurs and allergy clinicians, Curex is an integrated, online telemedicine clinic for people who suffer from environmental allergies (e.g., indoor, outdoor or pet), asthma, and eczema.

Curex is the largest online allergy and asthma clinic in the U.S. We started because our clinicians wanted to offer more convenient and affordable allergy and asthma care for everyone. So far we have attracted more than 50,000 customers from every U.S. state. We are proud to have the highest patient satisfaction and loyalty rates in the industry. Our service has been audited and certified by LegitScript.com.

What services do you offer?

Curex provides comprehensive care for those suffering from allergies, asthma, and eczema. This includes customized sublingual immunotherapy, at-home concierge allergy testing, and symptom management. Our goal is to provide accessibility and quality of allergy care in the U.S.

Does Curex accept insurance?

Curex accepts the majority of insurance plans across the United States, including Aetna, Anthem, United, Humana, and others. While it is difficult to estimate out-of-pocket costs prior to a claim being submitted, our team will work with you to make sure your treatment is as affordable as possible. For that purpose, we also cap copays at $500/year. In addition, Curex accepts HSA and FSA.

What conditions do you treat?

We focus on indoor and outdoor allergies caused by environmental or inhalant allergies, like those caused by pollens, weeds, grasses, dust mites, molds, and pets. We also treat allergic asthma and eczema, as these conditions are closely related to allergies.

What is immunotherapy?

Immunotherapy is a longstanding form of treatment that aims to meaningfully reduce the underlying cause of indoor/outdoor allergies and related conditions. It is frequently practiced by using allergen extracts for shots or allergy tablets. Treatment plans are customized to the individual patient based on medical profile, test results, and lifestyle needs.

Can my child use Curex?

Curex serves adults and children as young as 5 years old. Certain tests and treatments may be limited for younger kids. Start by answering the quiz, so that our clinicians can recommend the best testing and treatment options.

Does Curex treat food allergies?

Curex currently treats allergies to tree, weed, grass pollens, pet allergies, dust mites, mold, and cockroach. We do not treat food, metal, venom, or flower allergies.

What is your cancellation policy?

Treatments are shipped in 3-month installments in all plans. Cancellations are accepted prior to the next refill being compounded by the pharmacy (so you can get a partial refund on a prepayment plan). To cancel or pause subscriptions, please email our team at hi@getcurex.com.

How does allergy testing work?

Depending on your location, we send a phlebotomist (medical assistant) to your home or office for a simple blood draw (not a finger prick). This sample is then processed using hospital-grade technology to produce accurate results. In some areas, you may need to go into a local lab for your blood draw. We work with LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics. This is an IgE blood test that results in more accurate results compared to finger prick tests that are available online through some companies. This is not a skin scratch test where an allergist spends 30+ minutes injecting you with small doses of allergens to see if any swelling or reaction occurs.

Is sublingual immunotherapy safe?

Studies have shown a significantly lower risk for anaphylaxis relative to allergy shots, allowing you to take them in the comfort of your own home. If recommended by your Curex-affiliated clinician, or if you prefer, your first dose may be monitored to ensure proper usage. Clinicians will also assist in helping you manage any side effects that you may experience.

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Porcupines Allergy: Symptoms, Tips to avoid, Diet

Learn about porcupine allergy symptoms, prevention tips, diet recommendations, and US growth patterns. Uncover vital facts on this unique allergy.

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Key Symptoms of Porcupines Allergy

Skin Reactions

One of the primary symptoms of a Porcupines allergy is skin reactions. These may include itchy, red, or swollen areas, often resembling hives. In some cases, it may also cause eczema or dermatitis.

Respiratory Issues

Respiratory issues are another symptom associated with Porcupines allergy. These might present as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or a runny or blocked nose, similar to hay fever symptoms.

Eye Irritation

Exposure to Porcupines can result in symptoms such as red, watery, or itchy eyes. This is generally caused by the body's allergic reaction to the porcupine's quills or hair.

Stomach Distress

Stomach distress is a less common, but possible symptom of a Porcupines allergy, with sufferers experiencing nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Anaphylactic shock

In rare and severe cases, exposure to Porcupines might lead to anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, and loss of consciousness.

Swelling

Swelling is another common symptom of Porcupines allergy. It can occur locally, such as around the area of contact, or it can present as a more generalize swelling, including of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

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How to Recognize if You're Allergic to Porcupines

Determining whether you are allergic to porcupines requires understanding the general symptoms of animal allergies and pinpointing your exposure to these prickly creatures. Follow these steps to determine if you have a porcupine allergy.

Recognize Animal Allergy Symptoms

Itchy, Red, or Watery Eyes: These symptoms may present after direct or indirect contact with a porcupine.
Coughing and Sneezing: similar to other animal allergies, sneezing and coughing are potential signs.
Wheezing: Some allergic reactions can lead to difficulties in breathing, or "wheezing".
Skin Rash: Upon contact, an allergic reaction may result to hives or eczema.

Identify Exposure to Porcupines

Direct Contact: Handling a porcupine can expose you to allergens.
Indirect Contact: Breathed in allergens or contact with surfaces the porcupine has been on may trigger reactions.

Consult with Healthcare Professional

If you notice any of these symptoms following contact with a porcupine, it's crucial to consult with a healthcare professional. They may conduct skin prick tests or blood tests to confirm your allergy.

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Dr. Neeta Ogden, MD

Curex is poised to revolutionize the way allergies are treated in America, expanding access to clinical care and treatments that can meaningfully improve patients quality of life.

Dr. Ravi Patel, VP Telemedicine

At Curex, our mission is to help people improve their health and quality of life by understanding their allergies and treating them at their source.We provide more than individualized prescription treatments; we provide individualized care.

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Immunotherapy made simple. We enable patients to receive personalized allergy care on their own time. No more waiting rooms.

Dr. Chet Tharpe, Medical Director

Curex has set the standard for the virtual allergy experience. From the comfort of their home, patients nationwide are able to receive a personalized treatment plan from an experienced clinician, aimed at treating the source of their allergies, not just the symptoms.

Kayla Mardaga, NP

Curex offers convenient at-home allergy testing options. Our goal is to determine if a patient would benefit from immunotherapy and then customize a treatment plan that can reduce both the symptoms and the reliance on allergy medications.

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When Porcupines Grows and Its Impacts

Where Porcupines Grows Across the USA?

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Receive a painless automatic blood collector at-home. Takes less than 5 minutes. Ship it back when done

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Take your test at a local lab location. (often available same day)

Concierge At-Home Test

A medical professional comes to your home or office for a quick blood draw.(schedule 5-7 days in advance)

Tips for Avoiding Porcupines Allergy

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Avoid Contact

The best way to avoid an allergic reaction to porcupines is to avoid coming into direct contact with them. This includes not just avoiding living porcupines but also their habitat, their quills and any areas where they may have been present.

Personal Protective Gear

If you work in a setting where you may be in contact with porcupines, ensure that you always wear appropriate personal protective equipment. This can include gloves, goggles and thick clothing to prevent the porcupine’s quills from piercing your skin.

Frequent Cleaning

Regularly clean your home and workplace especially if you live in an area where porcupines are common. This can help to remove any quills or dander that have been left behind and help to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction.

Medical Preparedness

If you are aware that you are allergic to porcupines, make sure you have appropriate medical supplies on hand. This can include an EpiPen in case of anaphylaxis, antihistamines for mild reactions, and the knowledge of what to do in case of an allergic reaction.

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Diet to Ease Porcupines Allergy Symptoms

To manage porcupine allergy symptoms, it is crucial to strengthen your immune system. The idea here is to promote an anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich diet that can help to keep allergic reactions at bay.

Consistently Hydrate

Water: Keeping your body hydrated helps your system to function optimally and flush out allergens.
Green Tea: Green tea is packed with antioxidants that support your immune system.

Consume Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Omega-3s: Try to incorporate foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids like fish, flaxseeds, and chia seeds. They possess anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to manage allergy symptoms.
Fruits and Vegetables: Foods like dark leafy greens, broccoli, and berries are high in antioxidants and can help to fight inflammation.

Emphasize Probiotic-Rich Foods

Fermented Foods: Foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, and yoghurt contain probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can help to strengthen the immune system.

Introduce Quercetin-rich Foods

Onions and Apples: Quercetin is a type of flavonoid antioxidant that is believed to help reduce inflammation and allergy symptoms.

Remember to consult your healthcare provider before implementing any dietary changes to manage your allergies. They can guide you towards the safest and most effective approach based on your health history and current condition.

What Food Worsens Porcupines Allergy

Understanding Porcupines Allergy Triggers

Porcupines, like humans and other animals, can have allergic reactions too. However, their unique diet can play a significant role in triggering or worsening their allergy symptoms. Knowing these specific triggers can help mitigate possible health issues and provide your pet porcupine with a safe and comfortable environment. Here are some food items that porcupines should avoid:

Avoid Refined Sugars and Grains

Candy and Processed Foods: Porcupines cannot properly metabolize sugars, and feeding them foods high in refined sugars can cause allergies and other health problems, such as diabetes.
Pasta and Bread: Foods made from highly-processed grains are hard for porcupines to digest and can lead to allergies.

Limit High-Protein and High-Fat Foods

Meats and Dairy: While bugs and worms are a healthy part of a porcupine's diet, too much protein from other sources can cause allergies and kidney issues. Similarly, dairy can also cause digestive discomfort and trigger allergies.

Use Caution with Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits: While fruits are often a healthy treat, some varieties like citrus can cause allergies in porcupines."
Vegetable: Certain vegetables, such as onions and garlic, can trigger allergic reactions and should be avoided."

Always monitor your porcupine's reaction to different foods, and consult with a veterinarian for a more personalized diet plan.

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Can porcupines develop allergies to certain foods?

Can Porcupines Develop Allergies to Certain Foods?

Porcupines, like many animals, can develop food allergies, although it's relatively rare.

Allergic reactions in porcupines may manifest as skin irritations, digestive issues, or changes in behavior.

A diet lacking diversity or introducing new foods too quickly might increase the risk of allergies.

Observation is key: any signs of discomfort or illness after feeding should prompt a review of recent dietary changes.

What impact does allergy have on porcupines' quill health?

Impact of Allergy on Porcupine Quill Health

Allergies can cause inflammation in porcupines, leading to weakened quills that may break more easily.

Inflammation can also result in hair and quill loss if the allergy leads to excessive scratching or skin irritation.

Chronic allergies might disrupt natural oil production on the skin, affecting the shine and flexibility of quills.

Prone to skin infections, porcupines with allergies can experience altered quill growth, affecting protective functions.

How do porcupines' natural habitats influence their allergy susceptibility?

Porcupines' Habitat Influence

Porcupines primarily reside in forests, grasslands, and deserts. Their habitat influences exposure to allergens like pollen, mold, and specific vegetation.

In forested areas, higher humidity and diverse plant life may increase susceptibility to mold spores or pollen allergies.

Grasslands expose porcupines to various grasses and plant pollens.

Desert habitats often have fewer allergens, potentially reducing allergy risks but possibly increasing sensitivity due to limited exposure.

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Clinicaly made allergen extracts are customized for your allergies

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Benefits of Curex

At-home treatment

Apply treatments in minutes from the comfort of your own home with under-the-tongue applications instead of shots or pills

5-30x higher cumulative dose vs allergy shots

Sublingual immunotherapy delivers a higher dose of allergens over the course of treatment.

Potential for results in as few as 6 months

Individual results vary but some users have reported a noticeable difference in as few as 6-12 months since starting treatments

Excellent safety profile

Studies that have been reviewed by certified physicians show that sublingual immunotherapy is a safe treatment option

FAQs

Curex provides allergy care plans for allergies, asthma, eczema and pet allergies.

Curex providers may prescribe sublingual allergy drops that contain the same ingredients as allergy shots but are more convenient & affordable.
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Curex-affiliated medical practices are independently owned and operated by licensed physicians who provide services using the Curex telehealth platform.

Compounded medications have not been approved by the FDA and the FDA has not evaluated their safety or efficacy.

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Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy in Los Angeles, California

Porcupines Allergy: Symptoms, Tips to avoid, Diet

Key Symptoms of Porcupines Allergy

Skin Reactions

Respiratory Issues

Eye Irritation

Stomach Distress

Anaphylactic shock

Swelling

Our team is here to help!

We love helping people!

When Porcupines Grows and Its Impacts

Where Porcupines Grows Across the USA?

Diagnostic of Porcupines Allergy with Curex

At-Home Automatic Test Kit

In-Lab Test

Concierge At-Home Test

Avoid Contact

Personal Protective Gear

Frequent Cleaning

Medical Preparedness

Diet to Ease Porcupines Allergy Symptoms

What Food Worsens Porcupines Allergy

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Can porcupines develop allergies to certain foods?

What impact does allergy have on porcupines' quill health?

How do porcupines' natural habitats influence their allergy susceptibility?

We Treat Food, Indoor & Outdoor Allergies

Benefits of Curex

At-home treatment

5-30x higher cumulative dose vs allergy shots

Potential for results in as few as 6 months

Excellent safety profile

FAQs

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