When allergies strike you can find yourself miserable and unable to function. Children with allergies can lose precious time at school and find themselves unable to participate in their normal activities. Adults suffering from allergies can find themselves running out of personal time at work and unable to enjoy friends and families. At their best allergies can be uncomfortable and annoying at their worst allergies can lead to serious conditions and even death. If you are dealing with problems affecting your ear, nose, throat, head and/or neck you need a doctor trained in Allergy Services.
Allergies can cause a variety of symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and recurring sinus infections. Allergies can lead to ear infections and even hearing loss over time. Post nasal drip can keep you up at night or cause a constant nagging cough. You may experience these symptoms all year or see an increase at certain times of the year when trees, grass and/or pollen count increases. Experienced professionals in the field of ENT services can evaluate and treat you allergy symptoms.
Allergies can lead to conditions that cause hearing loss and other issues that may require surgery and follow up care. The placement of ear tubes, sinus or nasal surgery, and tonsillectomies are all common procedures related to allergy care. Specialists in the ENT field are also called upon to treat some forms of head and neck cancer, sleep apnea and thyroid or parathyroid conditions. At the Allen Ear Nose and Throat Association board certified surgeons, audiologists, and specialists provide care using advanced and up-to-date technological procedures.
If you or your child are suffering a hearing loss you want to insure that you receive complete diagnostic testing by a licensed audiologist and have access to top quality hearing aids and assistive listening devices if they are needed. Communication is an important part of engaging the world and even a mild hearing loss can greatly affect your ability to understand what is going on around you. Don’t let allergies or hearing loss negatively impact your daily living. Find an experienced, qualified Allergy Services provider today.
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