Are you suffering from allergies? Well, you're not alone. One in every six people in the United States suffers from allergies. If you are suffering from allergies, our Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce and Okeechobee, FL, doctors can help.
What are Allergies?
Allergies are triggered in a variety of ways. When your immune system reacts to a certain substance, usually something that's not harmful like peanuts, people suffer from a variety of symptoms: sneezing, runny nose, nasal stuffiness and itchy, watery eyes, chronic sinus problems, frequent colds, recurring ear infections, hearing loss, dizziness, chronic cough, asthma, skin rashes, postnasal drip, head congestion, chronic headaches and fatigue.
How is your immune system triggered?
Your immune system is triggered by allergens present that you:
They appear at any age and vary in severity from one person to another. Here are a few examples of allergens you may find yourself in contact with: pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, food (like nuts), insect stings (wasps or bees), and medicines.
If you don't know what you're allergic to, contact your Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce and Okeechobee doctor to make an appointment for an examination.
How do allergies affect your ears, nose and throat?
Doctor diagnose your symptoms to successfully control and alleviate your allergy symptoms.
Your doctor will check:
Have questions about treatments for allergies, call your Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce and Okeechobee, FL, doctor today!