About Allergies
Allergies affect lifestyles. People with chronic allergies may experience:
• Watery, itchy eyes
• Runny nose
• Post nasal drip
• Headaches
• Sinus infections
• Ear infections
• Headaches
• Hives & skin rashes
• Asthma
• Intestinal complaints
• Fatigue

Allergies often run in families. They can be year 'round or seasonal, depending on what is causing the specific allergy.

Allergies can start at any age. Infants and small children may be allergic to milk products or eggs, and the allergies may go away as they get older. Sometimes allergies seem to go away then come back. Older adults can suddenly become allergic to something they've been exposed to all of their life with no problems.

Allergic reactions can be just a mild annoyance, or they can be severe and life-threatening.

Sinus allergies can block the drainage pathways of the sinuses. This can lead to chronic sinus infections or ear infections. These chronic infections can lead to thickening in the sinus passages.
Allergies can cause sinuses to swell and form polyps. Polyps can block nasal passages, leading to further infection.

Sometimes surgery is required to correct the sinus damage caused by allergies, and to help eliminate further infection.