Get Help with Treating Your Allergies

Get Help with Treating Your Allergies

Are Your Allergy Symptoms out of Control? If So, We Can Help.

While some people may experience the occasional allergy flare-up during the spring and summer months, there are other people out there that deal with such recurrent and debilitating allergiesallergy symptoms that it can be difficult to even begin addressing the problem. If you’ve tried over-the-counter allergy medications and haven’t experienced relief, it might just be the perfect time to visit our otolaryngologist, Dr. Christine Gilliam, at Everyone’s ENT & Sinus Center in San Antonio, TX.

The Most Common Types of Allergies

While just about anything can be an allergen, there are certain elements that are more likely to cause an allergic reaction. These common allergens include:

  • Pollen
  • Food
  • Mold
  • Dust
  • Pet dander
  • Certain medications

Allergy symptoms can range from mild to debilitating with some people finding that their symptoms are so bad that they either miss days of work or that their productivity suffers as a result. If this sounds like you, then now is the perfect time to visit an ENT doctor in San Antonio who can create an effective treatment plan to get your allergies under control.

Allergy Medications

If over-the-counter medications aren’t working for you, an allergist can prescribe a stronger medication to help. The type of medication or medications you’re prescribed will depend on the type of symptoms you are experiencing. For example, if you experience chronic nasal congestion or a stuffy nose, an ENT specialist may prescribe a nasal spray that contains antihistamines or steroids. Allergy medications come in many forms from sprays and gels to oral medications and even shots.

Lifestyle Modifications

You may also have to alter your home environment and daily habits to reduce your exposure to these offending allergens. After your otolaryngologist has been able to determine what is causing your symptoms, then we can recommend ways to avoid it. Common ways to reduce your exposure include:

  • Using a HEPA air filter in your home and changing it regularly
  • Keeping windows and door shut during the summer months when pollen counts are high
  • Washing your pet at least once a week to reduce pet dander
  • Making bedrooms a pet-free zone
  • Vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning your home twice a week
  • Removing carpeting and rugs, which can trap mold and dust
  • Using hypoallergenic bedding
  • Wearing a face mask when gardening, cleaning your home, or mowing the lawn

Contact Us Today!

Everyone’s ENT & Sinus Center in San Antonio is dedicated to helping you get to the bottom of your allergy symptoms. If you are having trouble getting your allergies under control then it’s the perfect time to give us a call at (210) 647-3838