Imagine relief from watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and rashes…
Allergy relief starts here. More than 50 million people in the United States have allergies. ENT & Audiology Associates offers the most popular treatment option, Sublingual Immunotherapy.
An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system determines a foreign substance to be harmful and attempts to destroy it. The substances that cause allergic reactions are allergens.
When the immune system reacts to an allergen, it releases an antibody to destroy the allergen. This antibody produces a chemical by-product that causes the allergic reaction.
The most known chemical by product is called histamine. Histamine causes tightening of the muscles, including those in the airways and the walls of blood vessels. It also makes the lining of the nose produce more mucus.
The most common allergy symptoms are watery eyes, runny nose, or sneezing. More serious allergy symptoms, like trouble breathing and swelling in your mouth or throat, may be a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis.
After reviewing your medical records and discussing your personal life,and environment, Dr. Holmes will recommend an allergy test. Allergy testing involves having a skin or blood test to find the specific substance, or allergen, that is responsible for triggering an allergic reaction.
The specific allergy treatment is unique to the identified allergens, medical history and severity of your symptoms. Patients can choose to:
