Do you have allergies? These common conditions are reactions by your immune system to harmless substances, and they can make you miserable and even put your life at risk. Led by Dr. Christine Gilliam, ENT & Sinus Center in San Antonio, TX, offers allergy testing and treatment—read below to learn if you are suffering from allergies and could benefit from the Center's services!

Pollen Allergy

Pollen, a plant released spore, is one of the most common causes of allergies in America. The symptoms of a pollen allergy can include itchy, red, and watery eyes, coughing, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy throat, and wheezing.

Drug Allergy

If you have experienced an allergic reaction after taking medication, you may have a drug allergy. In many cases, the allergic reaction is mild, though severe cases can lead to anaphylactic shock and may be life-threatening. A severe, widespread allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis, and it may affect your skin, airways, and organs. Symptoms of a drug allergy can include rash, hives, fever, itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and swelling.

Food Allergy

Food allergies affect both children and adults. Symptoms of a food allergy can include hives, wheezing, dizziness, digestive problems, or swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or throat. Severe reactions can be life-threatening.

Skin Allergy

A skin allergy occurs when your skin touches something that your immune system believes is harmful—even though it isn't. Causes can include contact with poison ivy, cosmetics, latex, perfume, dyes, topical medications, detergent, and some metals. If you have a skin allergy, your skin may turn rough, dry, and scaly, as well as develop a reddish color, swell into hives, ooze, or crack as a result of irritation.

Dust Allergy

One of the most common indoor allergens, this allergy is caused by dust mites, which are tiny bugs that feed off house dust and the moisture in the air. Accordingly, people with dust allergies often suffer the most inside their homes. The symptoms of a dust allergy can include sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, wheezing, runny nose, shortness of breath, and tightness in the chest.

Pet Allergy

Do pet allergies have you sneezing again? A pet allergy is an abnormal immune reaction to proteins in an animal's skin cells, saliva, or urine. Pet allergies can run in families and occur more often in people with asthma. The symptoms of a pet allergy can include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, watery eyes, itchy throat, and sneezing.

Seeking Relief? Call our San Antonio Office Today!

Allergies can interfere with your day-to-day activities and decrease the quality of your life. Get relief today with one of San Antonio's top ENT doctors. Call Everyone's ENT & Sinus Center at (210) 647-3838 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Christine Gilliam. We want you to live your best possible life!