Allergic Rhinitis & Rhinosinusitis

Many individuals suffer from allergies, including children and adults alike. However, sometimes, allergies can get in the way of your everyday activities with uncomfortable and annoying symptoms. If you are living with allergies and wish to get your symptoms under control, our physicians at AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies can help.

What is Allergic Rhinitis?

Allergic rhinitis, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, allergies, or hay fever, is common in many patients. Allergies occur when your body’s immune system attacks the particles in the air that you breathe in. Common agitators include pet dander, pollen, dust mites, and mold. In turn, this causes common allergy symptoms to occur, including nasal symptoms such as a runny nose and sneezing.

Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis

Common allergic rhinitis symptoms include:

• Repetitive sneezing
• Nasal congestion
• A runny and itchy nose and postnasal drip
• Watery and itchy eyes
• Itchiness in your ears, nose, and throat
• Headaches and sinus pressure
• Tiredness
• Wheezing, coughing, or trouble breathing
• Sore throat from postnasal drip

To diagnose allergic rhinitis, one of our ENT physicians will examine you and talk to you about your symptoms. In some cases, allergy testing can be done to help determine what you are allergic to.

Allergic Rhinitis Treatment

There is presently no cure for allergies, though there are some things that can be done to help lessen your symptoms. Doing your best to avoid the cause of your symptoms is one of the best things you can do. Cleaning your house regularly to eliminate dust, mold, and animal dander, as well as avoiding the outdoors when pollen counts are high, can all help.

To treat allergic rhinitis, over-the-counter allergy medications such as oral antihistamines and nasal sprays can often help to control symptoms. In cases where allergies are more severe, immunotherapy is an option to help reduce symptoms. This consists of allergy shots that will help your body to become familiar with the allergy over time, lessening your body’s reaction to allergens.

Contact Us Today

If you are experiencing hay fever symptoms and are seeking relief for an improved quality of life, our team of skilled ENT specialists can help. Contact AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies today to learn more about your treatment options for allergic rhinitis. Our physicians are dedicated to providing exceptional care to Denver, Lone Tree, and Castle Rock, CO patients.

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