Allergy Treatment in North Richland Hills
Allergies affect more than 50 million Americans and can significantly impact quality of life. At North Hills ENT in North Richland Hills, our ENT specialists and allergy team offer a full spectrum of allergy treatment options — from over-the-counter medications to long-term immunotherapy.
Step 1 — Allergen Avoidance
The first step in any allergy treatment plan is reducing exposure to known triggers. This may involve using HEPA air purifiers, allergen-proof mattress covers, removing carpeting, keeping pets out of bedrooms, monitoring pollen counts, and practicing good nasal hygiene with saline rinses.
Step 2 — Medications
Medications are used to control allergy symptoms and may include:
- Oral antihistamines (cetirizine, fexofenadine, loratadine): Reduce sneezing, itching, and runny nose
- Intranasal corticosteroid sprays (fluticasone, mometasone): The most effective daily allergy medication
- Nasal antihistamine sprays (azelastine): Fast-acting relief
- Leukotriene modifiers (montelukast): Helpful for asthma and allergic rhinitis
- Decongestants: Short-term use only due to rebound risk
- Mast cell stabilizers (cromolyn sodium): Preventive use before allergen exposure
Step 3 — Immunotherapy
When medications and avoidance measures are insufficient, allergy immunotherapy (allergy shots or sublingual drops/tablets) addresses the root cause of the allergy. Over time, immunotherapy builds tolerance and reduces both symptom severity and medication dependence — providing benefits that continue even after treatment ends.
Biologic Treatments
For patients with severe allergic disease, newer biologic medications such as dupilumab (Dupixent) and omalizumab (Xolair) can dramatically reduce inflammation. These are particularly effective for patients with allergic asthma, nasal polyps, and chronic sinusitis with a type 2 inflammatory profile.
Get a Personalized Allergy Treatment Plan
At North Hills ENT, we take a comprehensive, individualized approach to allergy care. Contact us at 817-859-8999 to schedule an allergy evaluation in North Richland Hills.