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Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy Services - Coastal Ear Nose & Throat

Coastal Ear Nose & Throat is proud to offer a broad spectrum of allergy and immunotherapy services for the convenience of our patients. We work with local Allergists and Immunologists to ensure our patients get the best care possible.

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Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy Services - Coastal Ear Nose & Throat

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  1. KnowMoreAboutAllergyTesting andImmunotherapy Cont....

  2. KnowAboutAllergyTestingand Immunotherapy We are proud to offer a broad spectrum of allergy services for the convenience of our patients. Our allergy specialists Dr. Josef Shargorodsky and Dr. Qasim Husain, lead our team of Coastal ENT doctors and allergy nursestoprovidequalitycareforourpatients.WeworkwithlocalAllergists andImmunologiststoensureourpatientsgetthebestcarepossible. Pharmacotherapy Saline,NasalSteroids,Anti-histamines AllergyTesting Environemntal,Food,Penicillin AllergyShots SubcutaneousImmunotherapy (SCIT) Oral Drops SublingualImmunotherapy(SLIT)

  3. KnowMoreAboutFoodAllergies If you have a food allergy, your immune system overreacts to a specific protein found in that food. Many food allergiesarediagnosedinyoungchildren,thoughtheymayalsoappearinolderchildrenandadults.Manypeople withenvironmentalallergiesalsohavefoodallergies.Foodallergyreactionscanbelife-threatening,andcancome onsuddenly,usuallywithinminutestoacoupleofhoursaftereatingthetriggerfood.Symptomsofafoodallergy caninclude: Hivesorred,itchyskin Stuffyoritchynose,sneezingoritchy,tearyeyes Vomiting, stomach cramps or diarrhea Angioedemaorswelling Insomecases,foodallergycancauseasevereallergic reactionknownasanaphylaxis.Signsinclude: Hoarseness,throattightnessoralumpinthethroat Wheezing, chest tightness or trouble breathing Tinglinginthehands,feet,lipsorscalp

  4. KnowMoreAboutSeasonalAllergies Allergens, ordinarily harmless substances, can cause an immune response in an individual causing an allergic reaction. These allergenscancomeintheformofpollen,moldspores,dustmites, pet dander, and more. When an allergen enters the eyes, the lining of the nose or lungs the allergic reaction occurs and symptomsbegintoappear.Forexample,thesymptomsofallergic rhinitis, commonly known as “hay fever,” include itchy eyes, watery eyes, itchy ears, sneezing, nasal discharge, congestion, headaches, fatigue, sinus infections, and dizziness. Patients that suffer from allergic rhinitis also commonly have asthma. While annoying, environmental allergies can actually have a very negativeimpactonthequalityoflife,causingmissingworkdays orfamilyactivities.

  5. KnowMoreAboutPenicillin Allergies Penicillinallergyisanabnormalreactionofyourimmunesystemtotheantibioticdrugpenicillin.Penicillin is prescribed for treating various bacterial infections. Common signs and symptoms of penicillin allergy includehives,rash,anditching. Severe reactions include anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition that affects multiple body systems. However, PCN-associatedacute-onset(IgE-mediated)anaphylaxisis extremelyrare,<0.1%inthepatientslabeledwithPCN allergy.Researchhasshownthatpenicillinallergiesmaybe over-reported—aproblemthatcanresultintheuseofless appropriateandmoreexpensiveantibiotictreatments. Therefore,anaccuratediagnosisisneededwhenpenicillin allergyissuspectedtoensurethebesttreatmentoptionsin thefuture.

  6. KnowTheTreatmentofEnvironmental Allergies Avoidanceofaknownenvironmentalorseasonalallergyisthemostbasicform of allergy therapy These allergens may include tree pollen, grass and weed pollen,dustmites,animaldanderandmold.Examplesofavoidancemeasures include, but are not limited to: allergen-proof pillow and mattress covers to reduce exposure to dust mites, not letting pets into your bedroom if you are allergictopetdander,oravoidanceofoutdooractivitiesduringpollenseasonif tree, weed, or grass pollen is the offending agent. Try your best to avoid or minimize contact with your problematic allergens. If you have additional questions about testing and seasonal allergies treatment options, call Coastal ENTtoday.

  7. ContactUs CoastalEar,Noseand Throat Address:3700Route33 Neptune,NJ07753 (732)280-7855(main) (732)280-7815 CoastalEar,Noseand Throat Address:1301Route72 Unit 340 Manahawkin,NJ08050 (609)978-0590 (732)280-7815 CoastalEar,Noseand Throat Address:100Commons Way #210 Holmdel,NJ07733 (732)280-7855 (732)-280-7815 ForMoreDetailsVisitUs: https://coastalearnoseandthroat.com/services/allergy-services/

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