Allergy Services
Allergy Services
At Spokane ENT, we provide evaluation and management of allergic conditions affecting the upper airway, including allergic rhinitis, sinusitis related to allergies, and allergic reactions affecting the nose and throat. Allergies can cause significant symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, postnasal drip, and throat irritation, impacting quality of life and potentially contributing to other ENT conditions. Our team works to identify allergic triggers and develop management strategies to reduce symptoms and improve overall well-being.
Our evaluation process includes a detailed history to assess symptoms, potential triggers, seasonal patterns, and environmental factors. We perform comprehensive physical examination of the nose, throat, and upper airway to assess for signs of allergic inflammation. When indicated, we may order blood tests (specific IgE testing) to identify allergic sensitivities. Please note that Spokane ENT does not offer skin prick testing for allergies; we utilize blood testing only. Additionally, Spokane ENT does not provide allergy immunotherapy (allergy shots or sublingual immunotherapy). For comprehensive allergy testing including skin prick testing and immunotherapy services, we work closely with specialized allergy clinics in the Spokane area.
Our treatment approach focuses on medical management of allergic symptoms, including prescription and over-the-counter medications such as nasal corticosteroids, antihistamines, and decongestants. We provide guidance on environmental control measures to reduce exposure to allergens. For patients who require allergy immunotherapy, we refer to specialized allergy clinics that offer comprehensive allergy testing and immunotherapy services. Our goal is to provide effective symptom management while coordinating care with allergy specialists when more comprehensive allergy services are needed.
Allergy Partners
For comprehensive allergy testing including skin prick testing and immunotherapy services, we partner with specialized allergy clinics in the Spokane area.
Frequently Asked Questions
We evaluate and manage allergic conditions affecting the upper airway, including allergic rhinitis and allergy-related sinusitis. We use blood testing (specific IgE) to identify triggers and provide medical management. We do not offer skin prick testing or immunotherapy.
No. Spokane ENT does not provide allergy immunotherapy (allergy shots or sublingual immunotherapy). We refer patients who need immunotherapy to specialized allergy clinics in the Spokane area.
We use blood tests (specific IgE testing) to identify allergic sensitivities. We do not perform skin prick testing. Our evaluation includes a detailed history, physical exam, and assessment of symptoms and triggers.
We focus on medical management: nasal corticosteroids, antihistamines, decongestants, and environmental control guidance. For immunotherapy, we refer to allergy specialists.
See an ENT if you have chronic nasal congestion, postnasal drip, sinus pressure, or throat irritation that may be allergy-related. We can evaluate, identify triggers, and manage symptoms or coordinate with allergy specialists.