Most patients ease their allergy symptoms with over-the-counter or prescription medications. These medications may treat the symptoms, but fail to treat the underlying cause of the allergy.
Pharmaceutical companies spend hundreds of millions of dollars per year advertising allergy medication to consumers, reinforcing the habit of reaching for these drugs instead of seeking long-term relief.
Primary ENT treats patients with allergy immunotherapy to try and improve their condition rather than just masking the symptoms.
An allergy is an exaggerated response from your immune system to a normally harmless substance. There are countless types of allergies; each of which has its own set of symptoms. The most common allergy types are:
- Food
- Dust Mites
- Tree Pollen
- Molds
- Grasses & Weeds
- Cats & Dogs
Allergy Symptoms
Allergy symptoms differ depending on the type of allergy. The symptoms typically involve the airways, sinuses, nasal passages and skin and can range from mild to severe. Common symptoms include:
- Nasal Congestion
- Sneezing
- Runny Nose
- Itchy Eyes & Throat
- Watery Eyes
- Postnasal Drip
- Hives
- Abdominal Pain
- Nausea
- Wheezing
