The Best Allergy Treatment Option for You South Florida ENT Associates

Let’s Figure out the Best Approaching for Getting Your Allergies Under Control.

Anyone who suffers from allergies understands discomfort. No matter whether you are dealing with allergies to certain foods, molds, dust, or pet dander, our Pembroke Pines, FL, otolaryngologists, Dr. Craig Shapiro and Dr. Sina Joorabchi, are here to help you find the relief you need.

While the best way to reduce allergy symptoms is to avoid the allergen altogether, we also understand that this is easier for certain allergies than others. For example, it’s often easy just to not eat foods you are allergic to but it isn’t always possible to stay indoors during days when pollen counts are high. We know it isn’t always possible to avoid allergies, which is when you need a comprehensive allergy treatment plan that you can follow. This is where our Pembroke Pines, FL, doctor can help.

Treating Allergies

The type of medication or medications that will work best for you will depend on several factors including your current health status and the type and severity of your symptoms. Common allergy medications include:

• Nasal Sprays: Includes steroid and antihistamine sprays to reduce nasal congestion or postnasal drip.
• Oral Medications: Includes antihistamines, decongestants, and steroids, which all focus on treating different symptoms. Antihistamines reduce or even block histamine’s effect on the body, decongestants help reduce nasal congestion, and steroids reduce inflammation.
• Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots): Allergy shots are used to help your body build up immunity to the offending allergen. To do this, the shots that we administer expose you to the allergen in controlled doses over years. This can be a great option for someone who experiences severe allergies or allergy symptoms that don’t respond to other allergy treatments.

When to See a Doctor

If your allergies are bad enough that they are affecting your daily life, it’s time to turn to an allergy specialist who can help. After all, you may find that most over-the-counter medications or even lifestyle modifications aren’t enough to get your symptoms under control. Luckily, we can work with your and your symptoms to find the right treatment to meet your needs. Turn to the allergy experts at Broward Center for Ear, Nose, Throat, & Allergy in Pembroke Pines, FL and serving the Broward County and Hollywood, FL, areas, by calling (954) 438-7171 today!