Pollution, Pollen & Food Allergies

Our Doctors are experts in the diagnosis and management of allergy problems. They provide comprehensive care to those suffering with allergies. Your allergies may be as a result of certain foods you’ve eaten, air pollution or local area pollens.

If you regularly suffer from having a runny nose, water eyes, itching, sneezing or wheezing, you may have seasonal allergies. ENT Center of Excellence uses the most advanced methods to diagnose and manage allergies so you’re able to better enjoy life.

Some of the conditions we treat:

  • Allergic rhinitis (Seasonal and indoor allergies)

  • Food allergies / Eosinophilic Esophagitis

  • Hives (Urticaria)

  • Anaphylaxis

  • Cough / Wheezing

Redding has one of the highest pollen counts in the north state. Seasonal allergic rhinitis affects men and women equally.

Allergy to Pollens

Seasonal allergic rhinitis or “hay fever” is an allergic disease which affects 15% of the population of the USA. This as well as seasonal asthma is the results of allergy to pollens.

Pollens arise from grasses, trees, and weeds during the warm months of the year and generally make their appearance at about the same time every year.

Grass: Grasses produce the bulk of the pollen found in the air in the Sacramento Valley. Grass pollens are produced from late February to the end of October and reach their highest peak in April, May and September. Rainfall washes pollens out of the air, and windy conditions increase pollen counts. When hay fields are cut in June and July, quantities of grass pollen are released into the air.

Trees: Most trees pollinate in the early spring, exceptions to this are the alders, ash and willow trees which begin shedding pollen in February, and the oak, walnut and olive trees which pollinate from March to June. Trees in your neighborhood may be particularly prone to produce symptoms because of their nearness.

Weeds: The weeds in our area pollinate from late spring on into fall. Fortunately, Ragweed is not present here; however, Plantain is a common lawn weed, Pigweed and Sorrel are prevalent in gardens and vacant logs, and Sagebrush and Tumbleweed are found in substantial quantities.

Significant pollen exposure may be unavoidable at certain times of the year. You will need to take medications on a daily basis at these times. If you are still symptomatic at these times of the year, despite medications, allergy shots may be required.

Solutions for Allergies

We encourage you to seek help for the allergy problems that you may have. Our Doctors are trained to help with allergies and have been able to provide relief for many allergy sufferers. Contact your Doctor to get a referral to ENT Center for Excellence so we can find the best solution for you.