What Can I Do About My Allergies?
Commonly asked questions for an Otolaryngologist,Dr. Karen Fong.
Dr. Karen Fong specializes in advanced care for complex disorders of the nose, paranasal sinuses and skull base.
Dr. Fong completed her undergraduate degree at Stanford University, where she received a dual B.S. and M.S. in Biological Sciences. She received her M.D. degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. She went on to complete her residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, IL. Following the completion of residency, Dr. Fong spent two years as an NIH post-doctoral research fellow,studying the effects of steroids on olfaction.
After completing her residency and post-doctoral research fellowship, Dr. Fong joined the full-time faculty at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland Oregon as a member of the Oregon Sinus Center.
View her full bio here
Video Transcript
During allergy season, many people experience symptoms like nasal congestion, sneezing, itching, and a runny nose. There are effective over-the-counter allergy medications available, such as oral antihistamines like Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec, and Xyzal, and nasal steroid sprays like Flonase, Nasacort, and Rhinocort. These medications work best when used before exposure to allergens, so it's recommended to use them daily throughout allergy season. Additionally, nasal saline irrigations can help clear the sinuses. For more information, visit us on YouTube or go to our website at BASS Medical Group.
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