Elements in the environment such as dust, pollen, pet dander, and mold can cause mild to severe allergic reactions. In these cases, the immune system is fighting back against something it finds intolerable.
Allergy testing is an important first step in your treatment process. When the allergen is coming from your environment, it’s essential to track down where it’s coming from so that chronic sneezing, coughing, and headaches can be halted. Treatment options include the following:
Your skin is injected with a tiny amount of the suspected compound. Your reaction is then measured and recorded.
With this approach, the suspected allergen is injected into the skin weekly to help the patient develop a tolerance. The dosage is gradually increased, and shots are performed less frequently.
Many people have seasonal allergies caused by their immune systems reacting to trees, leaves, grass, pollen, weeds, and flowers. Others suffer allergies to pets such as cats and dogs. Mold and dust in one’s home can also be considered allergens.
The body reacts to these substances through a variety of symptoms, including itchy eyes, congestion, a runny nose, and sneezing. These symptoms may be short-lived and last only a few hours, while others can experience chronic allergies that are unending.
While environmental allergies may be considered harmless, over time, they can significantly wear on one’s patience. Our team of highly experienced, caring doctors is standing by to help assess your issues and create a solution-oriented treatment plan that will help clear your breathing and make it possible for you to thrive.
Florida ENT Associates provides strategic, comprehensive ENT services for a wide range of concerns to patients in and around Lake Wales, Winter Haven, Haines City, Sebring, and Clermont. Our practice is founded on the following core principles:
Personalized Treatment
Your treatment process is personalized, with a great deal of time taken to fully understand your individual needs and medical history. We get to know our patients thoroughly so that a successful outcome becomes a reality.
Top-rated Physician Network
Our team of providers includes among the most experienced and seasoned ENT doctors in the country. Each is a meticulously trained specialist in their field and contributes to an atmosphere of excellence.
Continuity of Care
Each of our practitioners and staff members practices a collaborative and cooperative approach to medicine, so you receive exponential healing across all channels. Your treatment extends well past when you leave the office, as we continue to follow up with you long-term.
Community Investment
Our sense of generosity and caring is not limited to the patients inside our walls. We strive to give back to the community at large through targeted outreach programs that provide valuable resources, medicine, and essential items to those in need.
Environmental allergies affect everyone, even babies and small children.
The best way to determine your candidacy is to come in for your private consultation at Florida ENT Associates. We can get to the root of your allergies and figure out what is causing you to sneeze, cough, or blow your nose so often.
