Our Allergy Services
What Are Allergies?
Millions of Americans suffer from nasal allergies, more commonly known as hay fever. The sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and shortness of breath are the body’s response to a foreign substance that enters the body.
How We Can Help
Our allergy specialists can help determine which substances are causing your discomfort and develop a treatment plan that will help make life more enjoyable. Our dedicated nursing staff has specialized training and years of experience and will strive to make your allergy treatment experience a positive and productive one. Our nurses are members of the American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy. Allergy services we can provide include:
- Multiprick skin testing for environmental allergies
- Intradermal skin testing
- Education about allergy avoidance and environmental controls
- Instructions on use of Epipen injections
- Immunotherapy program (allergy shots and sublingual therapy)
Contact Us
If you are suffering from allergies, please contact Naugatuck Valley ENT at (203) 578-4630 to set up an appointment.
Learn About Specific Allergic Conditions
Asthma is a very common condition of the lungs; about 25 million Americans experience it. During regular breathing with asthma, the passages within the lungs can become narrow and cause noisy breathing and shortness of breath. Visit our Asthma page to learn more.
Bronchitis is a condition when the bronchi, the passages that carry air from the windpipe to and from the lungs, become inflamed. Bronchitis is a common lower respiratory tract condition, often following a common cold and appearing in children less than five years of age. Visit our Bronchitis page to learn more.
Rhinitis is a condition that typically involves nasal obstruction or congestion, runny nose or post-nasal drip, itchy nose, and/or sneezing. There are various causes for these symptoms, although they are broadly divided into two types: allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis. Visit our Rhinitis page to learn more.
Sore throats happen to everyone now and then. When you have a sore throat, this can affect speaking, swallowing, or breathing. Infections from viruses or bacteria are the main cause of sore throats, but allergies and sinus infections can also contribute. Visit our Sore Throats page to learn more.
Other ENT Services
Ear Conditions
Our Naugatuck Valley ENT team can provide diagnosis and treatment for many ear conditions. Please visit our Ear Conditions page to learn more.
Sinus & Nasal Conditions
Our noses facilitate breathing by helping to keep out potentially harmful dirt, allergens, and other agents. Our noses and sinuses can become infected or inflamed making breathing uncomfortable or difficult. Naugatuck Valley ENT can treat your Sinus and Nasal Conditions including deviated septum, rhinitis, sinusitis, sinus headaches and migraines, nasal obstruction and surgery, and more.
Pediatric ENT
The medical team at Naugatuck Valley ENT can help your child with their ear, nose or throat condition. Our specialists are qualified to meet the needs from the routine to the complex. Our physicians are otolaryngologists (ENT doctors) while our nurses, technicians, and other clinical specialists are specially trained in pediatric ear, nose, and throat care. Please visit our Pediatric ENT page to learn more.
