Find Relief from Your Allergies
Our ENT physicians are trained in the diagnosis, treatment and management of allergies and asthma. We offer allergy testing and proven treatment plans to ease your seasonal or year-round suffering.
Why See an Allergist?
Allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, itchy eyes, hives and more, are irritating and make daily life much more uncomfortable. Moreover, these symptoms can affect other aspects of your health, from your breathing to your throat to your hearing.
Allergy symptoms don’t have to be a fact of life. Getting help from an allergist can help alleviate these symptoms for good.
When Should I See an Allergist?
See an allergist if:
- Over-the-counter medications and antihistamines aren’t effectively managing your symptoms.
- Allergies make it difficult to breathe, cause congestion or sinus infection.
- Allergies or asthma interfere with your quality of life or daily activities.
- You experience seasonal allergy or hay fever symptoms.
- Your asthma is not well controlled.
Seeing an allergist in these circumstances can help you identify what is triggering your symptoms and start you on the path of a personal care plan.
Allergy Treatment Steps
1. Schedule an Appointment
The result of your immune system’s exaggerated response to a harmless substance, allergies can affect people of all ages, races and lifestyles. Making an appointment with an allergy specialist is your first step toward finally finding relief.
2. Undergo Allergy Tests
The only way to treat your allergy symptoms is to determine their exact cause; this is accomplished through a series of allergy tests:
- Skin prick test.
- Intradermal test.
- Blood test.
3. Create a Treatment Plan
Allergies can be treated through prevention, medication or immunotherapy.
- Prevention involves avoiding contact with the allergen that triggers your symptoms.
- Medications include antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays, eye drops and corticosteroids.
- Immunotherapy involves building up a tolerance to an allergen by introducing it to the body in small doses over a period of time through shots, drops or tablets.
Allergies aren’t always as obvious as they might appear, and OTC treatments may not be the best option. We can determine the true cause of your allergies and help you choose a targeted allergy treatment that works for you. Breathe easy. Schedule today.
When Urgent Care Is Appropriate
Allergies are a chronic condition, and as such, they can have vast ripple effects on health. Visit an urgent care facility if your allergy symptoms have developed into other conditions, such as:
- Sinus infection (sinusitis)
- Ear infection
- Hoarseness or loss of voice
- Nosebleeds
For most people, allergy symptoms are a nuisance, but for others, they can be a medical emergency. If you’re having a severe allergic reaction, seek immediate medical care at an urgent care facility or emergency room.
Some symptoms of a severe allergic reaction include:
- Difficulty breathing
- Wheezing
- Difficulty swallowing
- Swelling of the tongue or throat
- Dizziness
- Confusion or brain fog
If you need urgent care, our Everett Road ENT Urgent Care is a walk-in clinic specializing in ear, nose and throat issues. Reserve your spot now.
Call Albany ENT & Allergy Services at 518-701-2085 for more information or to schedule an appointment.