Allergy Season: How DNA Testing Can Offer Better Relief
Date Published: 26 March 2025
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Seasonal allergies can be a frustrating cycle of congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes, and fatigue. While antihistamines and over-the-counter remedies provide temporary relief, they often don’t address the underlying causes of your symptoms. At AZENA, we take a more personalized approach to allergy management, using DNA testing to uncover your body’s unique immune responses and identify the most effective treatments for lasting relief.
Understanding Allergies at a Genetic Level
Your genetic makeup influences your immune system’s response to allergens. Some individuals have heightened inflammatory reactions, while others may be predisposed to histamine intolerance, making common allergy symptoms more severe. By analyzing your DNA, we can gain valuable insights into how your body processes allergens and identify which treatments may be most effective for you.
How DNA Testing Can Help
1. Identifying Triggers – Standard allergy tests detect environmental allergens, but DNA testing takes it a step further by analyzing genetic predispositions to immune overactivity, histamine sensitivity, and inflammatory responses.
2. Targeted Treatment Plans – Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, we tailor your treatment to your specific genetic findings. This may include personalized recommendations for antihistamines, immune-supporting supplements, or specific lifestyle modifications.
3. Histamine Sensitivity Insights – If your body struggles to break down histamine efficiently, it can lead to prolonged allergy symptoms. Genetic testing can identify enzyme deficiencies that contribute to histamine intolerance, enabling us to recommend targeted dietary adjustments and therapies.
4. Immune System Optimization – Your genes play a role in how efficiently your immune system fights inflammation. Understanding these factors helps us recommend immune-boosting strategies to help your body respond more effectively to allergens.
Personalized Allergy Management at AZENA
At AZENA, we go beyond symptom management. Our precision medicine approach integrates genetic insights with functional medicine strategies to create a customized allergy relief plan tailored to you. By understanding your body at a deeper level, we help you achieve long-term relief rather than just temporary fixes.
This allergy season, don’t settle for trial-and-error treatments. Discover how DNA testing can provide the clarity you need to breathe easier and feel better.
For more information on personalized allergy relief, visit AZENA.life.

About the Author
Morgan Burns, APRN
Morgan is a Board-Certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in private practice at AZENA Health & Longevity, and a former professional athlete.