Allergy and Sinus Care

At San Antonio ENT, we specialize in comprehensive allergy and sinus care, offering expert diagnosis and personalized treatments designed to alleviate symptoms and improve your overall quality of life. Our dedicated team is here to support your journey to better health.

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Advanced Allergy and Sinus Care in San Antonio, TX

Sinus issues or allergies can significantly impact your quality of life. Allergic reactions to unidentified substances can cause sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy, watery eyes. Chronic inflammation of the sinuses, known as sinusitis, can cause persistent facial pain, headaches, and difficulty breathing. Untreated symptoms may lead to complications, such as recurrent infections or nasal polyps that can obstruct breathing. Obtaining prompt medical attention from a skilled San Antonio ENT specialist can diagnose and treat these symptoms for a happier, healthier life.

Diagnostic Tests for Allergy Issues

Our experienced allergy staff at San Antonio ENT uses advanced techniques to identify the allergens impacting your health and comfort. Testing can include skin tests, blood tests, or others, as needed.

Skin prick testing

A skin prick allergy test may be employed to identify the allergens triggering your reactions. During the test, small amounts of common triggers, such as local pollen, grasses, trees, dust mites, or pet dander, are applied to your skin with a tiny pinprick. The needles create superficial pricks on the skin's surface. Following the application of the device, an in-office waiting period will monitor any reaction to potential allergens. Sensitivity to a substance will lead to a small, raised bump or redness where the allergen was applied.

Blood Tests for Allergies

A blood allergy test involves analyzing a small blood sample to assess your immune system's response to specific triggers like foods, dust, latex, mold, insect bites, stings, medications, and pollen. The sample is sent to a lab to detect antibodies related to common allergens. While both skin prick tests and blood tests effectively diagnose allergies, the latter may be recommended in specific situations, such as when a skin condition makes the skin test unsuitable. Your allergy specialist may also suggest both tests for a more comprehensive evaluation.

Allergy Treatment Options

Once the allergy diagnosis step is complete, we provide a range of treatment options to manage and alleviate symptoms. This may include incorporating adjustments into your daily routine, such as avoiding certain foods or substances that were found to be allergic triggers or immunotherapy in the form of allergy shots or sublingual drops.

Allergy Injections

Immunotherapy can provide lasting relief for those grappling with persistent allergies. This includes allergy injections, a series of shots carefully formulated to desensitize your immune system to specific allergens. This gradual process has proven effective in reducing the severity of allergic reactions over time.

Allergy Drops

For a non-invasive allergy treatment option, we offer allergy drops, also known as Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT). Administered as drops under the tongue, SLIT offers a convenient alternative to injections, gradually building tolerance to allergens and helping to alleviate symptoms.

Comprehensive Sinus Care and Treatment

At our practice, we understand that chronic sinus issues can significantly impact your day-to-day comfort and overall quality of life. That’s why our experienced ENT providers are committed to offering a full spectrum of advanced, personalized care for all sinus and nasal conditions—ranging from minor congestion to complex, chronic disorders.

Advanced Diagnosis with In-Office Imaging and Endoscopy

Our approach begins with a precise diagnosis using state-of-the-art tools. We offer in-office nasal endoscopy, which allows our specialists to evaluate the sinus and nasal cavities in real time using a small, flexible camera.

For a more detailed look, we provide in-office CT imaging to create a high-resolution, 3D view of the sinus anatomy, enabling accurate identification of obstructions, infections, or structural abnormalities such as nasal polyps or a deviated septum.

Customized Medical and Procedural Treatment Plans

Every patient undergoes a thorough evaluation to create a treatment plan tailored to their needs. Depending on the condition, initial treatment may include prescription sinus rinses, oral or topical medications, and lifestyle adjustments to improve sinus drainage and reduce inflammation.

For persistent or severe cases, San Antonio ENT offers a range of advanced in-office and surgical solutions, including:

Balloon Sinuplasty

A minimally invasive procedure that gently opens blocked sinus passages using a small balloon catheter. Often performed under local anesthesia, this treatment offers fast relief and a quick recovery.

ClariFix® Cryotherapy

Targets the root cause of chronic nasal drip and congestion by applying controlled cold therapy to overactive nerves inside the nasal passages.

VivAer® Nasal Airway Remodeling

Uses low-temperature radiofrequency energy to gently reshape the nasal valve area, improving airflow and reducing nasal obstruction.

RhinAer® for Chronic Rhinitis

Disrupts nerve signals that cause a runny nose and nasal congestion, offering long-lasting relief with no downtime.

Turbinate Reduction

Addresses turbinate hypertrophy—one of the most common causes of nasal blockage—through in-office or surgical techniques that restore comfortable breathing.

Septoplasty

Corrects a deviated septum to improve nasal airflow and alleviate chronic congestion or breathing issues.

Sinus Surgery When Necessary

Our skilled surgeons are equipped to perform formal sinus surgery using the latest techniques and technology for patients who do not find relief through medical or minimally invasive options. All surgical options are carefully reviewed and discussed to ensure the most effective and least invasive path forward.

Find Ongoing Support and Relief

Chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and other conditions may require long-term care. San Antonio ENT is here to support you through every step of the process—from diagnosis and initial treatment to ongoing management and follow-up—to ensure you can breathe easier and live more comfortably.

Don’t Let Sinus Issues Disrupt Your Life

Schedule a consultation with our team today if you’re experiencing facial pressure, chronic congestion, frequent sinus infections, or other disruptive symptoms. We’ll help you find the right solution—so you can breathe better, sleep better, and feel better every day.