If you
suffer from allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies), then you
are not alone. In fact, approximately 40 million people
in the United States suffer from this common chronic
condition. Rhinitis makes the inside of your nose swollen
and inflamed. As a result, you may experience nasal
symptoms, such as sneezing, congestion, and runny nose.
Dr. Puchalski performing diagnostic
nasal endoscopy on a patient
using state-of-the-art digital technology.
If you have nasal allergies, immune
cells in your nasal lining overreact to certain "allergic
triggers" that you breathe in through the air. These include
seasonal allergy triggers such as pollen, and year-round
allergy triggers such as dust mites, animal dander, and mold
spores.
In addition to causing nasal symptoms, allergic rhinitis
can have a disruptive impact on your life. Symptoms can affect how you feel at
home, at work, at school, and even how you interact with others. The good news
is that allergic rhinitis is treatable. Your doctor can help you identify the
cause of your symptoms, and how to best treat them. Usually, your doctor will
ask you to fill out a detailed questionnaire about your symptoms, your
environment, and your health history.
In addition to causing nasal symptoms, allergic rhinitis
can have a disruptive impact on your life. Symptoms can affect how you
feel at home, at work, at school, and even how you interact with others.
The good news is that allergic rhinitis is treatable.
We
offer Dual Specialty Training in both Allergy and ENT
Dr. Puchalski has
completed a fellowship program sponsored by the American Academy of Otolaryngic
Allergy (AAOA) and passed his AAOA written and oral allergy board certification
exam in 2005
