Expert Allergy Treatment in Surprise, AZ
What Are Allergies?
Allergies happen when your immune system rejects an airborne substance, food, or object that you come into contact with. The substance or material that causes your allergic reaction is called an allergen. In most situations, your allergen is perfectly normal and doesn’t cause such responses for other people. However, your immune system reacts as if the substance is harmful.
Some allergies are seasonal, while others cause reactions year-round. The symptoms you get when encountering your allergen depends on the type of allergen causing them and the severity of your allergy.
Which Treatments Can Help Me Manage My Allergies?
Allergies have no cure, but the team at Oasis Ear, Nose and Throat can help you avoid reactions and manage your symptoms. First, they typically recommend avoiding your allergen whenever possible. After an evaluation and an identification of your allergen, they might recommend:
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a treatment for allergies that the team recommends when medications and avoiding your allergen aren’t effective. You’ll take tiny regular doses of your allergen to build your tolerance to it slowly.
Allergies can put you at risk for inconvenient or even deadly reactions. To confirm your allergy diagnosis and explore available treatments, book an appointment by phone or online at Oasis Ear, Nose and Throat today.
Allergy Medications
Some medications can help you manage your allergic reactions either in the moment as they occur or by taking them regularly. The team might recommend nasal sprays, oral antihistamines, or other medications to ease symptoms.
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