Under-recognised and under-rated and often trivialised, this condition affects 1 in 5 Australians. Undetected, this condition continues to, impede Australia’s revenue as the impeding symptomolgy results in reduced work days, school or sporting performance.
- Runny Nose,
- Itchy Nose,
- Red, itchy or watery eyes,
- Blocked nose, mouth breathing, or sneezing
While many suffers know about over the counter options such as anti-histamines, they may be missing other treatment options.
We can discuss with you the evidence and suitability of using treatment such as:
- Allergen avoidance strategies
- Saline rinses
- Nasal steroid sprays
- Steroid sinus washes
- Anti-histamines
- Immunotherapy
- Rhinolight
- Surgery
- Aromatherapy
- Acupuncture and accupressure
Untreated allergic rhinitis can lead to more chronic symptoms and allergy can be overlooked. Complications can include:
- chronic sinusitis,
- headaches,
- fatigue,
- snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea,
- sleep breathing disorders,
- poorer asthma,
- poor concentration,
- Glue ear in kids,
- Long narrow face in kids with dental crowding and malocclusion
- Dysfunctional breathing
Our Doctors are trained to assess for these complications in adults and kids.
Firstly by seeing a trained Doctor we can help diagnose this condition, assess the severity of your allergic rhinitis and determine whether you’re suffering from any complications. We can then help you manage it comprehensively.
By finding out what you’re allergic to, we can help reduce your exposure to these triggers. We can start by helping you avoid triggers or allergens by finding out what you’re allergic to and how you can reduce your exposure to these triggers.
We can offer you medical treatments, monitor your progress and exclude whether or not you need to see an ENT surgeon regarding surgical options for complications of chronic allergies.
We can also consider how other complementary treatments like acupuncture, aromatheraphy or rebreathing classes might be added to your shared.care plan.
We can determine if immunotheraphy may be a suitable option for you.
We can look after your allergic rhinitis long term and ensure you don’t suffer from complications of any of your treatments such as long term steroid use.