During the Spring and Fall when pollen counts are at their highest, you might find that you’re prone to getting sick. Is there a link between allergies and a healthy immune system? While turning to a sinus doctor is the best way to find out just how well your body wards off allergies, we answer a few questions you might have below.
Pollen Isn’t Dangerous to The Body.
The immune system is responsible for protecting our body from viruses and pesky pathogens. It is composed of a system of organs and cells that fight off infections. Fortunately, pollen is not considered a dangerous threat to the body. But because it is considered a foreign threat, you do develop an immune response against it. Symptoms might be as bad as a migraine or as manageable as a runny nose. When food is involved, you’re more susceptible to suffering from anaphylactic shock as well.
How Can a Sinus Specialist Help?
If you have chronic sinuses, you’re not alone. Approximately 50 million adults and children in the U.S. suffer from allergies. With the right doctor from Westside Sinus, we’ll find the best solution that will provide you with nasal breathing relief. We offer many types of relief options at our offices, from turbinoplasty to Latera Implants and Vivaer Nasal Airway Remodeling.
These treatments are often offered as a last resort when antihistamines and decongestants don’t minimize the congestion. For some patients’ allergies are seasonal and only require temporary relief. Whereas others rely on allergy shots to manage the immune response to harmful agents like dust. Regardless of the condition, sinus specialists are here to address your concerns and recommend treatments so you suffer fewer attacks. At Westside Sinus we work with your insurance to ease some of the stress associated outside of your condition.
