Many people experience mild seasonal allergies in the spring or fall. Others face more severe symptoms that interfere with their quality of life year-round. When allergy symptoms become chronic or are recurring, it’s time to visit with a Phoenix, AZ, allergy specialist. Dr. Kevin Chan at Pineapple Health provides comprehensive allergy therapy to patients throughout the Phoenix area.
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Signs You Need Allergy Treatment
How do you know if your allergies rise to the occasion of needing a specialist? If you relate to any of the following symptoms, you should consider visiting an allergy specialist in Phoenix, AZ, for fast relief:
- You sneeze or develop a runny nose when close to a family pet
- You suffer from chronic or recurring ear or sinus infections
- You suffer from headaches that aren’t explained by any other medical condition
- You have a chronic cough that is unexplained by any other medical condition
- You have severe allergies that haven’t responded to over-the-counter treatment
A specialist applies advanced knowledge of allergies to diagnose and treat allergic reactions to a long list of potential allergens. You may not even know what allergens are prompting your symptoms until you work with a professional to figure it out.
What Type of Allergies Do You Have?
You may experience allergy symptoms when any of the following are considered threats to your health and wellbeing:
- Dust
- Pet dander or hair
- Mold
- Pollen
- Latex
You can also experience allergy symptoms when you eat certain foods. It’s often difficult to pinpoint which foods are causing the uncomfortable reaction. You may even have sensitivities or allergies to a variety of foods because they all share one common ingredient. The only way to relieve food allergies is to identify the allergen and eliminate it from your diet.
What Can You Expect from an Allergy Specialist?
Your initial consultation with an allergy specialist is designed to assess your current symptoms, medical history, and personal needs. The specialist will assess all of your symptoms and take a complete medical and family history to develop a full understanding of your problem.
You will receive a personalized allergy therapy plan once this background and assessment are complete. Your specialist may order tests as needed to provide an accurate diagnosis and develop your treatment plan. Over time, that treatment plan may change as you see what therapies work best for your allergies.
Effective Relief for Your Allergy Symptoms
If allergies are making you uncomfortable, now is the time to contact your allergy specialist in Phoenix, AZ. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Chan at Pineapple Health by calling (480) 961-2366. We have the resources and expertise to get your allergies under control quickly.