Allergies affect millions of Americans — kids as well as adults — causing significant discomfort that can interfere with activities, sleep, and overall enjoyment of life. While many people turn to drugstore products to try to find relief for their symptoms, at times, seeing an ENT specialist is a much better option.
At ENT Specialists, our team offers complete care for seasonal allergies and other types of allergies, including cutting-edge therapies and allergy education geared to helping patients find real solutions for their needs. Here, learn nine signs that mean you could benefit from seeing our team for relief from allergies — or maybe another issue.
Having a stuffy nose is a common allergy symptom that typically clears up once the allergy “trigger” goes away. If your nose is chronically stuffed, it could be a sign of another issue, like nasal polyps or a deviated septum. An ENT can help determine the cause of your stuffiness, providing treatment to make it easier and more comfortable for you to breathe.
Plenty of people have sinus-related symptoms as part of their allergic reactions, and usually, these problems clear up without developing into an infection. If you tend to have sinus infections as a result of your allergies, it could also be a sign of polyps, a deviated septum, or other structural issues that need the attention of a skilled ENT.
Snoring and gasping for breath during sleep can be associated with allergies, but they can also be caused by obstructive sleep apnea, a chronic condition that increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and other serious medical issues. If you have these symptoms with or without allergies, seeing an ENT is critical for improving your sleep and avoiding complications.
Post-nasal drip happens when mucus and fluids from your sinuses persistently “drip” into your throat, causing itchy sensations, persistent coughing, and a sore throat. While some symptoms can be managed with over-the-counter remedies, an ENT can identify — and treat — the underlying cause for long-term benefits.
Many allergies irritate the lining of your throat, and post-nasal drip plays a role in sore throats and a hoarse voice, too. ENTs use special techniques to identify the cause of these symptoms so they can tell if they’re due to allergies or another problem that requires a different type of treatment.
Some allergies cause fluid buildup inside your inner ear or an increase in pressure against your eardrum. The result: a feeling of fullness, pressure, or pain, or ringing or buzzing sounds inside your ears. Our team conducts hearing tests and other evaluations to relieve these symptoms and protect your ear and its internal structure.
Some allergies respond well to over-the-counter products, like nasal sprays and allergy pills, while other allergy symptoms can be more stubborn. If your symptoms defy the effects of drugstore products, or if you want to avoid taking copious amounts of medication, an ENT can help you find long-lasting relief.
Vertigo is the sensation that the room is spinning around you, and if your allergies affect your ears and your balance (vestibular) system, you can wind up with vertigo. Our team performs special evaluations to understand what’s causing your vertigo so it can be successfully treated.
Any allergy symptoms that interfere with your work, school, or social activities, your sleep, or your general enjoyment of life warrant a visit with our team. Allergies that involve structural issues with your ears or nose require more than just over-the-counter medication and home remedies, and some symptoms may not be related to allergies at all. Prompt medical evaluation is the best way to make sure you receive the appropriate treatment.
Allergies can strike anytime, taking a toll on your comfort and your overall health and wellness. To learn how we can help you relieve your uncomfortable allergy symptoms, request an appointment online or over the phone with the team at ENT Specialists in Salt Lake City, Murray, Draper, and Tooele, Utah, today.
