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Allergy Shots

BY AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies IN Allergy NO COMMENTS YET

Allergies affect everyone differently. However, they can be more severe in some people more than others. In fact, when not treated, allergies may make life absolutely miserable. Thankfully, there are ways to significantly reduce the effects of allergies with allergy injections. Allergy injections are a form of immunotherapy, which is designed to alter the way

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Allergy Drops

BY AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies IN Allergy NO COMMENTS YET

Do you suffer from environmental allergies? About 40% of individuals have some sort of allergy, but some develop more severe reactions than others. Allergies occur when your body reacts to environmental. Your body’s immune system responds to the allergen with a running nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. Since these allergy symptoms can be frustrating and

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The Nasal Valve: What is it and How Does it Affect Your Breathing?

BY AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies IN Allergy, Castle Rock, Denver, Ear Nose Throat Doctor, ENT, lone tree, Nosebleed Treatment, Nosebleeds, Snoring NO COMMENTS YET

We all know that the nose plays a big role in our breathing. The nasal valve is one of the anatomical areas that can affect our breathing. Have you seen athletes on television or have you ever tried yourself those breathing strips that flare the nostrils open? That is to treat the nasal valve. The

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When do you need sinus surgery?

BY AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies IN Allergy, Castle Rock, Denver, Ear Nose Throat Doctor, ENT, ENT Physician, ENT Specialist, lone tree, Sinusitis NO COMMENTS YET

Sinusitis is more commonly a pesky, temporary condition that comes with a common cold rather than a serious concern. Typically, a primary care doctor will be the first person to treat you, and the symptoms will disappear within a few months with the use of some medications and antibiotics. However, there are cases in which

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How can I test for food allergies?

BY AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies IN Allergy, Castle Rock, Denver, ENT Physician, ENT Specialist NO COMMENTS YET

Food allergies are very common and affect around three percent of adults and six to eight percent of children. A food allergy is an immune reaction experienced after eating a certain type of food. In some cases, even a tiny amount of the food can trigger allergic reactions like swollen and blocked airways, hives, or

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