Suffering from sinusitis in Valencia CA? Our caring allergy doctors can help.
Everyone needs a healthy amount of mucus in their sinuses to keep their mucus membranes moist and help warm and filter the air. However, if your sinus passages become blocked, the mucus will not be able to drain properly, leading to a painful condition called sinusitis.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology advises that most cases of acute sinusitis resolve in a week or two without prescription medication. However, when sinusitis symptoms last for weeks on end or when infections occur frequently, professional help from an allergist is recommended. You can get this help from the experienced allergy doctors at Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Medical Group. We’ve been helping patients with sinusitis in Valencia CA since 1978 and we can help you too.
How to Tell If You Have Sinusitis
The symptoms of sinusitis are very similar to those of a cold. The main difference is that the symptoms of sinusitis last longer. You should consider getting a professional diagnosis of sinusitis in Valencia CA if you have any of these symptoms lasting over a week:
- Painful pressure in the forehead, eyes, and cheeks
- Stuffy nose with thick, colored mucus
- Bad-tasting post-nasal drip
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
Our allergy doctors can confirm whether you have sinusitis and recommend treatments to help relieve the congestion, pain, and swelling of your sinus passages. If appropriate, we can also prescribe antibiotics to help you get over your sinusitis in Valencia CA faster.
Tackle the Root Cause of Your Sinusitis in Valencia CA
While relieving the symptoms of sinusitis in Valencia CA is important, you will never find lasting relief until you relieve the problem that is causing your sinuses to become swollen, inflamed, or infected in the first place. Common causes of sinus blockage that can lead to sinusitis include:
- Hay Fever
- Asthma
- Nasal Polyps
- Deviated Septum
By providing expert treatments for these issues, we can help you breathe easier and reduce the risk of sinusitis recurring.
Special Help for Individuals with Allergies
People with allergic conditions such as hay fever or allergic asthma are especially prone to sinusitis in Valencia CA because their sinus tissues tend to swell or become inflamed upon exposure to their trigger allergens. We can help you reduce the frequency and severity of allergic reactions to lower your risk of sinusitis at the same time. Treatment options include allergy shots to reduce sensitivity to allergens and medications to reduce inflammation.
Make Your Appointment Now
If you’re ready to get expert advice and care for sinusitis in Valencia CA, please call 805-658-9500 now. We’ll be happy to make an appointment at the clinic location of your choice.
