CONDITIONS WE TREAT
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Understanding Your Sinus Symptoms
โ Allergy skin and blood testing
โ Nasal examination
โ Immune function testing for recurrent infections
โ Review of prior treatments
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
COMMON QUESTIONS
Answers to common questions about sinus pressure, nasal congestion, recurring sinus infections, and allergy-related nasal symptoms in Forest Hills, Queens.
Ongoing congestion and frequent sinus infections are often linked to allergies or inflammation. Identifying the cause is the first step toward lasting relief.
Allergic rhinitis is inflammation of the nose caused by allergens such as pollen, dust mites, or pets. Sinusitis is inflammation or infection of the sinuses. Allergies can contribute to sinus problems.
Chronic sinusitis is sinus inflammation that lasts 12 weeks or longer, often causing congestion, facial pressure, drainage, and a reduced sense of smell.
Recurrent sinus infections can be related to untreated allergies, nasal inflammation, nasal polyps, structural issues, or, less commonly, immune system problems.
Yes. Allergy testing can identify triggers that keep your nasal passages inflamed, allowing for more targeted treatment and trigger avoidance.
Treatment may include nasal sprays, antihistamines, saline rinses, allergy shots, and biologic therapy for chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps in eligible patients.
Yes. Patients with frequent or hard-to-treat infections may benefit from immune function testing to look for an underlying cause.
It can be. Year-round symptoms are often related to indoor allergens like dust mites, pets, or mold, though non-allergic causes are also possible.