Is your runny nose caused by allergies—or could it be something else?
Dr. Thomas Jung of Valley Health ENT joins Melanie Shafer for Monday Health Minutes to explain common allergy symptoms, when allergy testing may be recommended and what patients can expect during a skin allergy test.
You’ll also learn:
- Why allergies are so common in the Ohio River Valley
- How antihistamines and nasal sprays target different symptoms
- How skin allergy testing works
- How quickly patients receive their results
- What allergy shots and desensitization do
- Why long-term treatment may reduce symptoms and medication use
Common environmental allergy symptoms may include itchy or watery eyes, a runny nose, nasal congestion, postnasal drip, sinus pressure and difficulty breathing through the nose.
If medications are not providing enough relief, talk with a healthcare professional about whether allergy testing is appropriate for you.