Otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors) can test to determine the sources of allergies and assess how to manage them. A number of medications are useful in the treatment of allergies including antihistamines, decongestants, and steroids.

How does an ENT test for allergies?

Allergy skin testing is one of the tools your ENT doctor uses to determine what may be causing your allergies. He or she may use an intradermal test, where your skin is exposed to a diluted dose of the suspected allergens. If you are allergic, your skin will react with swelling, redness and possibly even small hives.

Can an ENT do anything for allergies?

ENTs and Allergists commonly work together to treat conditions where allergies are causing problems in the ears, nose, sinuses and throat regions. ENTs often refer patients to Allergists when surgery is not indicated.