Along with dust mites and pet dander, molds (fungi) represent a major airborne source of indoor allergic symptoms. Your home environment can be assessed for mold contamination by exposing agar plates (petri dishes) in areas of your home where you spend a considerable amount of time and areas where you experience allergic symptoms. We sell mold plate growth kits in the office.
Nasal Rinse
Some amount of mucus production from the nose and sinuses is normal. Allergies and infections will cause excessive mucus production leading to problems with nasal congestion, runny nose and post nasal drip. Using a daily nasal rinse will wash away excess mucus and allergy causing particles, such as pollens and dust particles. This will help fight infections and reduce allergy symptoms. If a nasal rinse is used prior to other nasal sprays (Omnaris, Patanase, Nasonex, Nasacort, etc), it will help them work better for you. We sell various nasal rinses in the offices: neti pot, nasal sprays, pediatric nasal sprays, etc.
Probiotics
The human digestive tract is populated by hundreds of different strains of bacteria that are important for healthy gastrointestinal function. Antibiotics, steroids, stress and poor diet reduce the numbers of beneficial bacteria and set the stage for digestive disorders, increased allergic sensitivity and inflammation. Using a probiotic will help replenish and maintain the essential gastrointestinal bacteria missing from the diet or disrupted by medications. We sell probiotics in the office.