Get Help with Treating Your Allergies

Many people love springtime because of its beauty. All the leaves and flowers - everything comes back to life. But, this time of year is also not well-liked by some people who have allergies. Allergens can come from many other things besides pollen, however. You can have an allergic reaction to certain foods, dust mites, bee stings, dander from pets, and more. When exposed to one of your allergens, your immune system overreacts by producing specific antibodies that release chemicals that cause an allergic reaction. These chemicals may not be released into someone else's body when exposed to the same thing. The best way to fight allergies is to know what you are allergic to and what will produce a reaction when exposed to it. Dr. Robert Youkilis, Dr. Jeffrey Beach, and Dr. Seth Bruggers from Northside ENT Adult & Pediatric are Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists in Carmel, IN that can help you manage your allergies.

Do you provide allergy testing?

We do perform allergy skin testing at Northside ENT.  Knowing what a person is allergic to makes it a lot easier to treat each person's specific needs, and getting an accurate diagnosis is the key to successful treatment.  Knowing what allergens may trigger an allergic reaction when exposed to them allows you to treat the problem before it begins! Knowing your triggers will equip you with the knowledge that you need to avoid certain things or situations. Or, if avoidance is not possible, you can launch a preemptive strike in your body to let your immune system know that you are in charge.

Here at Northside ENT in Carmel, IN, our office is one of the few in central Indiana that uses the Modified Quantitative Test (MQT).  This type of testing allow for accurate diagnosis of allergies with minimal needle sticks.  And for those who cannot have skin testing performed, we can send you to a nearby lab for blood tests that can give similar information.

What help do you provide for my known allergies?

Knowledge is power, and once we arm you with the knowledge of what you are allergic to, we will then provide further knowledge as to how allergies are best managed and treated. Some things that you can do to manage allergies are:

• Avoidance of allergens, especially ones that will cause a strong reaction
• Take a daily antihistamine
• Allergy shots can be used to dampen the response of the immune system when exposed to allergens.
• Our practice also uses the method of sublingual therapy to treat allergies. This means allergy drops are placed under the tongue instead of given in the form of a shot.
• A medical alert card and an epinephrine pen should always be with you in the case of a severe reaction.

Contact us

Schedule an appointment at Northside ENT in Carmel, IN with Dr. Youkilis, Dr. Beach, or Dr. Bruggers to learn how to better manage your allergies. Call us at (317) 844-5656.