About our Allergy Services
Many sinus and nasal symptoms are caused by allergies. The
physicians of Cincinnati Head and Neck can evaluate and treat you for your allergic symptoms. Following a complete
ENT examination, appropriate testing can be schedule with one of our Allergy Coordinators in the office that is most convenience for you. Multitest (percutaneous)
screening, co
followed by Intradermal Dilutional Testing (IDT) are testing methods current recommend by the
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy for the evaluation of allergic
symptoms.
This blended method of two testing techniques provides accurate results with minimal discomfort and relative safety for the patient. In some cases, when medically necessary, testing may be done using the RAST method which requires obtaining a blood sample, which is then sent to a lab for evaluation.
After allergy testing is complete a treatment plan can be formulated for the patient. Allergy treatment may include one or all of the following methods to treat and control your symptoms:
