Have You Scheduled Your Spring Allergy Visit Yet?

Get a handle on your seasonal allergies by scheduling an appointment with an allergist in Ventura CA.

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, about 35 million Americans have seasonal allergies triggered by pollen or mold. If you find yourself sneezing, coughing, wiping your eyes, and blowing your nose a lot come spring, you are likely among them. While seasonal allergies can really put a damper on the changing of the seasons, the good news is an allergist in Ventura CA can help.

Whether you have been diagnosed with seasonal allergies before or only suspect you may have this condition, we highly encourage you to schedule a spring allergy visit every year. There are several important reasons for this:

1. Allergies are not something you just have to suffer through. First and foremost, the most important reason to visit an allergist in Ventura CA is to find relief from your symptoms. At Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Medical Group, we can offer variety of different treatment options. The most common treatment strategy is advice on how to limit your exposure to allergens plus medications to manage your symptoms. However, if your allergies are especially severe we can also offer immunotherapy. This treatment takes 3 to 5 years to complete, but it has been proven effective in reducing sensitivity to allergens and therefore relieving or eliminating symptoms in 85 percent of patients.
2. Your symptoms can change from year to year. You may assume that if you’ve visited an allergist in Ventura CA once and gotten your diagnosis, you’re all set. In reality, you need to come in every year for a spring allergy visit because your symptoms may change. It is quite common for individuals to have a reduction in symptoms as they grow older, and you would not want to be continuing to take the same doses of medication for different levels or types of symptoms. Also, you may have started new medications for other conditions over the past year, and your allergist needs to know about this in order to make sure your treatment plan is still the best one for your needs.
3. Your symptoms may signal another related condition. One final reason to check in with your allergist in Ventura CA every year is that changes in your symptoms may signal the development of some other related condition that needs separate treatment. For example, if you are beginning to experience coughing, difficulty breathing, or sleep problems in addition to sneezing and drippy nose, this may indicate you have allergic asthma. We will most likely need to adjust your medications in order to help you control your asthma as well as your allergies.

Schedule Your Appointment Now

Please call 805-658-9500 to make your appointment for a spring allergy visit with one of our expert allergists in Ventura CA.