Apr
25
The spring allergy season is upon us. Common springtime allergy symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, nasal drip, and itchy, watery eyes. Worsening asthma and sinus infections are common complications of inadequately managed allergies. In addition to asthma exacerbations and sinusitis, children may experience behavioral problems and ear infections as a result.
If you or your child are among the 35 million Americans affected by seasonal allergies, an allergist/immunologist can help. Allergists take a proactive stance on managing allergies – aiming to maintain symptom control and prevent complications rather than reacting when allergies flare. Through identification of allergic triggers, proper education, and appropriate medical management, an allergist can help prevent annoying allergy symptoms and minimize complications. Some options for the treatment of allergies include avoidance measures, medications, and allergen immunotherapy (”allergy shots”). Please see one of our physicians at Asthma & Allergy to find out which treatment is right for you. DuPage Medical Group has four locations to care for you. To schedule an appointment, please call 630 545 7833.