Ear infections aren't just for kids, as teens and adults can get them too. For some people, that can become a chronic issue due to lifestyle, swimming, or allergies. Give yourself peace from the discomfort of such infections with allergy testing in Port St. Lucie, Okeechobee, & Fort Pierce, FL. Dr. Leslie Berghash, Dr. John Lanza, and Dr. Matthew Ericksen round out the team at South Coast Ear, Nose & Throat and will get to the source of those allergies.

Signs of Ear Infections

Ear infections make themselves alone in several ways. You may notice ear pain, especially when lying down for a nap or nightly sleep. As a result, your regular 7 to 9 hours of peaceful sleep may be disrupted throughout the night. You may notice brown, white, or yellow fluid running out of the ear. Don't be surprised if you begin having balance issues as your ears are linked to balance control. If your child has an ear infection, it may be associated with a fever.

How Allergies Cause Ear Infections

Allergies come in many forms. You may be allergic to food, clothing material, pet dander, dust, pollen, or even mold. When you have an allergic reaction to something, part of your body becomes inflamed. When it affects your ears, inflammation and congestion can lead to pain, problems with hearing, and other issues associated with infection. Mucus and germs can become trapped in the inner ear due to allergic inflammation. The Eustachian tube may be congested by your allergies.

Why You Need Allergy Testing

Allergy testing in Port St. Lucie, Okeechobee, & Fort Pierce, FL, maybe the first step in giving you peace of mind that you can prevent ear problems. When you understand what those triggers are, you can prevent them from occurring. Allergy testing by the team will identify the specific allergens causing problems and lead the way to a personalized treatment plan. The testing process may include lab work from blood tests, as well as skin pricks, patches, and more to see how your skin reacts to various substances.

The team at South Coast Ear, Nose & Throat looks forward to helping you with allergy testing in Port St. Lucie, Okeechobee, & Fort Pierce, FL. Dr. Berghash, Dr. Lanza, and Dr. Ericksen can help you reduce or stop chronic ear infections from occurring and improve your quality of life. Contact the office in Port St. Lucie, FL, at (772) 398-9911, Fort Pierce, FL, at (772) 464-6055, and Okeechobee, FL, at (863) 357-7791 for a consultation today.