Olsen's experience, most of these people still can get their allergies under good control with allergen avoidance and medical therapy alone. Sometimes it just takes an aggressive regimen up front to get the inflammatory response under control before a person can transition to a good maintenance regimen. Olsen ends up operating on only about 10 to 15 percent of the people who come to him for allergy treatment.
For those who don't respond to medications, two surgical procedures can be very helpful:. Turbinate surgery: Turbinates are structures on the inner sides of the nose that function to warm and humidify air and to regulate airflow in the nose. Chronic inflammation from allergies can cause these to grow so large that they obstruct the nasal passage, causing a lot of nasal drainage. Turbinate surgery reduces the bulk of the turbinate, improving breathing and facilitating delivery of medications to the nasal passageways.
Sinus surgery: Allergies that cause a lot of swelling inside the nose sometimes close off the sinus openings, causing chronic sinus diseases and infections. When medications fail to reopen the sinuses, the openings can be enlarged surgically, and diseased tissue such as nasal polyps can be removed, reducing sinus infections and improving delivery of sinus medications.
It is important to note that surgery does not cure allergies, but in properly selected patients, surgery can be very helpful, working synergistically with sinus medications to open blocked pathways and allow allergy medications in to do their job.
One option that you didn't ask about is allergy testing and immunotherapy — the allergy shots or drops that can desensitize certain people to specific allergens. Allergy testing can identify the specific allergens that affect individuals so those people can modify their environment and behavior to reduce their allergen exposure.
Testing also opens the door for some people to have targeted desensitizing therapy. This approach can be tremendously beneficial, but it's not right for everyone. Read our article "Should I try allergy shots? We encourage you to continue your efforts to get your allergies under control. This one-two punch often works well to knock out allergy symptoms. If you still have symptoms, you can add eye drops and rinse your sinuses or eyes.
If symptoms persist despite your medications, consider making an appointment with an allergist. We break down your options for over-the-counter allergy relief. Oral Antihistamines When you have seasonal allergies, your body sees pollen and other allergens as a threat, similar to an infection.
Nasal Steroid Sprays Nasal steroid sprays help stop an allergic reaction before it starts. Common over-the-counter nasal steroid sprays include Flonase, Nasacort and Rhinocort. Common antihistamine eye drops include Alaway and Zaditor. Eye Wash Kits Eye wash kits can help people who spend a lot of time outdoors during allergy season.
Sinus Rinses Nasal saline rinses, such as neti pots and rinse bottles, can be useful for treating runny noses. If you need an allergist, find one near you. Medicine for HIV infection such as ritonavir. Medicines with glucocorticoids including some medicines for skin rash such as eczema, asthma, inflammation, allergy reactions, or eye conditions. Ketoconazole pils for fungal infection. C hildren years of age. Children under 4 years of age. Do not use. Up to 2 months of use a year.
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