Breathe Easier Through Allergy Season
Understand how environmental triggers can affect your nose and breathing.
Allergies in Las Vegas
Las Vegas and the surrounding desert have a unique mix of allergens. While the dry climate limits mold and some grass pollen, desert plants, including grasses, weeds, and trees, can produce significant pollen. Dust mites, cockroaches, and pet dander are also common indoor allergens. Warm temperatures throughout much of the year mean some allergens may persist for extended periods.
How Allergies Affect ENT Health
Environmental allergies can contribute to allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and Eustachian tube dysfunction. Identifying and managing allergy triggers is often important when treating these conditions, especially when nasal steroid sprays alone have not provided enough relief.
Finding Your Allergy Triggers
Allergy testing, typically through skin or blood testing, can identify the specific allergens causing symptoms. The results can guide allergen avoidance and determine whether immunotherapy, such as allergy shots or sublingual drops, may be appropriate.
Treating Environmental Allergies
Treatment may include allergen avoidance, antihistamines, nasal steroid sprays, and allergy immunotherapy. Immunotherapy is the only treatment that modifies the underlying allergic response rather than simply controlling symptoms.