Lebauer Allergy & Asthma

In Greensboro, the most frequent seasonal allergens include tree pollen during spring months, grass pollen in late spring through summer, and ragweed throughout the fall season. Additionally, mold spores and dust mites can cause allergy symptoms at any time of year.

Allergy shots, also known as immunotherapy, can effectively decrease your body's reaction to allergens over an extended period. This treatment is typically suggested for patients who don't achieve adequate symptom control with medications alone or who are seeking long-lasting relief from environmental allergies.

Allergy symptoms typically include sneezing, itchy eyes, clear nasal discharge, and continue as long as you remain exposed to the allergen. In contrast, sinus infections generally present with facial pressure or pain, thick or colored nasal discharge, fever, and symptoms that continue or become worse after several days. Your allergist can evaluate your symptoms and determine the underlying cause.

Allergies can significantly worsen asthma symptoms. A substantial number of asthma patients also suffer from allergies, and coming into contact with allergens like pollen, mold, pet dander, or dust mites can provoke asthma attacks. Managing your allergies effectively can lead to better overall asthma management.

Allergists can assess reactions to a wide variety of foods, including peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, shellfish, fish, and numerous other food items. Accurate testing allows your allergist to confirm whether you have a genuine food allergy and provide guidance on safe management strategies.

The requirement for a referral varies depending on your insurance plan. Some plans permit you to schedule directly with an allergy specialist, while others require a referral from your primary care doctor. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to confirm their specific requirements prior to scheduling your appointment.

To minimize allergy symptoms during high pollen periods, monitor daily pollen forecasts, keep your windows closed when pollen counts are elevated, shower and wash your hair after being outside, change your clothing following outdoor activities or yard work, install high-efficiency air filters in your HVAC system, and adhere to the treatment plan provided by your allergist.

Allergy and asthma specialists provide diagnosis and treatment for numerous conditions, including seasonal allergies, year-round environmental allergies, asthma, food allergies, hives (urticaria), eczema, bee and insect sting allergies, medication allergies, chronic sinus problems, and allergic skin reactions. LeBauer Allergy & Asthma offers thorough evaluations and individualized treatment plans for both adult and pediatric patients with these conditions.