Who Needs an Appointment?

The symptoms of allergies and asthma can vary immensely between individuals, and begin at any age. Some people who have allergies or asthma manage it without much interaction with their physician. However, these conditions very often get worse as time goes by.

It’s not uncommon for those with allergies to become “used to” constant sneezing, nasal congestion or wheezing. But with the help of an expert, they could enjoy a major improvement in quality of life and greatly diminished symptoms.

Because the successful management of asthma and allergies requires planning, skill and patience, patients typically can’t experience relief on their own. It takes a professional to create a treatment plan for each individual condition. The goal of treatment is to enable patients to live life as normally and symptom-free as possible.

Individuals should make an appointment to see us if:

• Allergies cause symptoms such as chronic sinus infections, nasal congestion or difficulty breathing.

• Hay fever or other allergy symptoms exhibit themselves several months out of each year.

• Antihistamines or over-the-counter medications do not control the allergy symptoms or create unwanted side effects, such as drowsiness.

• Day-to-day activities are negatively impacted by allergies or asthma.

Serious asthma signs which indicate a need to see an allergist include:

• Struggling to catch one’s breath.

• Frequent coughing or wheezing, especially at night or after exercise.

• Frequent shortness of breath or tightness in the chest.

• Frequent asthma attacks despite taking asthma medication.