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\u2013Nasal allergies<\/strong> or hay fever result from exposure to environmental allergens such as dust, pet dander, pollen and mold spores.\u00a0 Common symptoms include congestion, itching, sneezing, runny nose, post-nasal drip and throat clearing.\u00a0 Skin tests(prick tests) can be done to establish a specific allergy trigger.\u00a0 Treatment options include avoidance measures, nasal saline spray or irrigation, various types of oral and nasal medications and allergy shots.<\/p>\n \u2013Vasomotor or Non-Allergic Rhinitis<\/strong> can present with runny nose, nasal congestion, post-nasal drip but are not triggered by environmental allergens.\u00a0 Common triggers include strong odors, cold air, change in temperature, some foods and medications.<\/p>\n \u2013Nasal Polyps<\/strong> are painless, non-cancerous, sac-like fleshing growths on the lining of your nasal passages and sinuses.\u00a0 Symptoms include nasal congestion, lack of smell, runny nose, post-nasal drip, pressure\/pain or fullness over the sinuses.<\/p>\n *EYE CONDITIONS:<\/strong> Allergic conjunctivitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the eyes when exposed to environmental allergens such as dust, pet dander, pollen and mold spores.\u00a0 Typical symptoms include itchy, irritated, watery and red eyes.<\/p>\n *HIVES(Urticaria, Welts):<\/strong> Hives are itchy, swollen bumps or welts that can appear suddenly and last for hours to days.\u00a0 Triggers may include infections, cold, heat, exercise, pressure or exposure to food, medication and environmental allergens.\u00a0 Hives may be self-limiting but often will require antihistamines or other allergy medications. \u00a0Chronic urticaria(hives lasting for more than 6 weeks) often do not have an underlying allergy trigger and different treatment options may be needed.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u2013Eczema, or atopic dermatitis<\/strong> is a chronic condition that causes red itchy skin.\u00a0 Eczema is a common childhood skin condition but can affect any age group.\u00a0 In some cases, food or environmental allergens can exacerbate eczema.\u00a0 Skin or patch testing to potential allergens triggers is an important step in managing atopic dermatitis.\u00a0 Patients with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other allergy conditions such as food allergy, asthma and nasal allergies.<\/p>\n \u2013Contact dermatitis<\/strong> is a condition that causes red and itchy rash when the skin is in contact with an allergen such as cosmetics, skin care products, soaps, metal, rubber products and hair dye. \u00a0The onset of symptoms is typically delayed one to five days after exposure.\u00a0 A patch test to a variety of potential contact allergens can be helpful in identifying a specific trigger.<\/p>\n *FOOD ALLERGY:\u00a0<\/strong> Food allergies are an inappropriate reaction the body has when it perceives a food as foreign.\u00a0 Common food allergens include milk, egg, wheat, fish, shellfish, soy, peanuts and tree nuts.\u00a0 Symptoms can be mild to life threatening and usually occur within 5 to 30 minutes but can take hours to develop.\u00a0 Some adverse reactions to foods are not due to an allergy and may be due to other conditions such as food intolerance (e.g., gluten or lactose intolerance).\u00a0 Skin or blood tests are commonly recommended for the initial work up for food allergy.<\/p>\n *SINUSITIS:<\/strong> Sinusitis results from inflammation or swelling of the tissues lining the sinuses.\u00a0 Symptoms can include congestion, headaches, post-nasal drip (mucous in the back of throat), decreased smell, cough and pressure or pain around the eyes, cheeks, forehead.<\/p>\n *ASTHMA:\u00a0<\/strong> Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways in your lungs.\u00a0 Common symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, wheezing and chest tightness.\u00a0 Asthma can develop at any age.\u00a0 Approximately 6 million children and 19 million adults currently have asthma.\u00a0 Work up for asthma may include breathing tests with peak flow meters or spirometry and skin testing to environmental allergens.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax=\u201dcontent-moving\u201d center_row=\u201dyes\u201d bg_overlay=\u201dyes\u201d bg_overlay_style=\u201doverlay-primary\u201d typo_style=\u201dlight\u201d][vc_column width=\u201d2\/3\u2033][vc_column_text css_animation=\u201dnone\u201d]<\/p>\n Allergy Associates of Orange County is a patient-oriented practice offering Board Certified Allergists who have advanced training and experience in the treatment of adult and pediatric asthma and allergic disorders.\u00a0 We accept most PPO\u2019s, Medicare & local HMO health plans. 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