Allergies can be difficult to deal with and can affect people regardless of age. Allergies are when a person's immune system overreacts to something harmless that the person could have ingested or been exposed to through their environment. Dr. James Maddox of Garland, TX, helps patients suffering from allergies.
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Allergies aren't limited to issues like hay fever, where a person constantly sneezes, has a runny nose, suffers from nasal stuffiness and itchy, watery eyes. Allergies can be a chronic health problem.
Allergies may cause:
- chronic sinus problems
- post-nasal drip
- head congestion
- frequent colds
- recurring ear infections
- dizziness
- chronic cough
- stomach and intestinal problems
- skin rashes
- chronic headaches
- fatigue
Allergy Treatment
Visiting an Otolaryngological specialist like Dr. Maddox in Garland can help tremendously. He'll be able to diagnose your problem and recommend treatment. If you're not from Garland, no problem. Dr. Maddox treats patients in the Rowlett area as well.
The three commonly used and accepted approaches to treating allergies are:
- Avoiding the things a person is allergic to: Once an allergen has been identified, you'll need to eliminate or avoid contact with it.
- Pharmacotherapy (medications): Medications can help control symptoms. Medications include: antihistamines and decongestants, among others.
- Immunotherapy (allergy shots or desensitization): If previous treatment options don't work, Dr. Maddox will work to improve the patient's immune system by injecting the patient with allergens incrementally. This should help reduce the sensitivity and reaction a person's body has to the allergen.
Don't ignore your allergy symptoms. You should visit your physician when you experience allergies, as they can impact your body in other ways:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Nasal Polyps
- Fluid In The Middle Ear
- Chronic Ear Infections
Want to learn more about treatments for allergies from Dr. James Maddox? Call his Garland, TX, office at (972) 272-5555. Also serving the Rowlett, TX, area.