Allergist in Atlanta
Allergy symptoms occur when the body's immune system reacts to a foreign substance (an allergen). After years of experience, ENT Institute allergists in Atlanta have assisted patients with common symptoms that are caused by an allergy, these include:
- Itchy eyes
- Sneezing
- Nasal stuffiness
- Nasal congestion
- Drainage
- Headache
- Difficulty hearing
- Scratchy or sore throats
- Hoarseness
- Coughing
- Balance disturbances
- Swelling of the face
- Skin irritations
- Breathing difficultie
Allergic reactions may occur all year long or may only be present during certain seasons of the year. Allergens can be almost anything. ENT Institute allergists in Atlanta consider the following to be common causes of allergies:
- Pollens
- Food
- Mold
- Dust
- Feathers
- Animal dander
- Drugs
- Environmental pollutants
In certain allergy treatment plans ENT Institute allergists in Atlanta may recommend a combination of medication, environmental controls and immunotherapy. Immunotherapy, commonly known as allergy shots, is a program that increases immunity to certain allergens that trigger allergy symptoms. The decision to start immunotherapy as an allergy treatment is one made between patient and an ENT Institute allergist in Atlanta. That decision should be based on:
- The length and severity of seasons
- How effective medications and environmental controls are
- The desire to avoid long term medication usage.
The expert allergists in Atlanta at the ENT Institute can help reduce patient's allergic symptoms. To learn more about ENT Institute or to schedule a consultation with an allergist in Atlanta, please call (770) 810-7266.
Testimonials:
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- Laura B., Alpharetta, GA
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