
We Help You Find Relief for Your Allergies
Allergies, allergic rhinitis, asthma, sinusitis, and bronchitis are much more common than most people realize. Individuals burdened by these conditions live a frustrating and greatly reduced quality of life. Our ENT specialists at ENT Consultants of East Tennessee focus a lot of our attention on determining the primary cause of each case in order to explore and develop the best course of allergy treatment to fit the unique needs of our patients. If you struggle with allergies we are here to provide education about your condition as well as relief. Through a comprehensive process of allergy testing, we will be able to tailor your treatment specifically to your unique situation.

We Help You Find Relief for Your Allergies
Allergies, allergic rhinitis, asthma, sinusitis, and bronchitis are much more common than most people realize. Individuals burdened by these conditions live a frustrating and greatly reduced quality of life. Our ENT specialists at ENT Consultants of East Tennessee focus a lot of our attention on determining the primary cause of each case in order to explore and develop the best course of allergy treatment to fit the unique needs of our patients. If you struggle with allergies we are here to provide education about your condition as well as relief. Through a comprehensive process of allergy testing, we will be able to tailor your treatment specifically to your unique situation.

We Help You Find Relief for Your Allergies
Allergies, allergic rhinitis, asthma, sinusitis, and bronchitis are much more common than most people realize. Individuals burdened by these conditions live a frustrating and greatly reduced quality of life. Our ENT specialists at ENT Consultants of East Tennessee focus a lot of our attention on determining the primary cause of each case in order to explore and develop the best course of allergy treatment to fit the unique needs of our patients. If you struggle with allergies we are here to provide education about your condition as well as relief. Through a comprehensive process of allergy testing, we will be able to tailor your treatment specifically to your unique situation.
Common Types of Allergies and Symptoms
Allergies, or allergic reactions, are characterized by an overreaction of your body’s immune system to a foreign substance referred to as an allergen. The routes of allergen exposure include inhalation, contact, ingestion, and injection.
Pollen Allergies
The inhalation of certain types of pollen causes seasonal allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, which leads to inflammation of the lining of your nose and the protective tissue of your eyes (conjunctiva). Common symptoms include sneezing, congestion (stuffiness), and itchy, watery eyes, nose, and mouth, but some people experience more serious symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
Avoiding pollen during those times of the year when pollen counts are high is among the common ways of reducing symptoms. Over-the-counter and prescription oral antihistamines, anti-leukotrienes, nasal steroids, nasal antihistamines, and nasal cromolyn are among the allergy treatment options for pollen allergies.
Pollen Allergies
The inhalation of certain types of pollen causes seasonal allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, which leads to inflammation of the lining of your nose and the protective tissue of your eyes (conjunctiva). Common symptoms include sneezing, congestion (stuffiness), and itchy, watery eyes, nose, and mouth, but some people experience more serious symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
Avoiding pollen during those times of the year when pollen counts are high is among the common ways of reducing symptoms. Over-the-counter and prescription oral antihistamines, anti-leukotrienes, nasal steroids, nasal antihistamines, and nasal cromolyn are among the allergy treatment options for pollen allergies.
Pollen Allergies
The inhalation of certain types of pollen causes seasonal allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, which leads to inflammation of the lining of your nose and the protective tissue of your eyes (conjunctiva). Common symptoms include sneezing, congestion (stuffiness), and itchy, watery eyes, nose, and mouth, but some people experience more serious symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
Avoiding pollen during those times of the year when pollen counts are high is among the common ways of reducing symptoms. Over-the-counter and prescription oral antihistamines, anti-leukotrienes, nasal steroids, nasal antihistamines, and nasal cromolyn are among the allergy treatment options for pollen allergies.
Dust Mite Allergies
Dust Mite Allergies
Dust Mite Allergies
Mold Allergies
Mold Allergies
Mold Allergies
Animal Dander Allergies
Animal Dander Allergies
Animal Dander Allergies
Medicinal Allergies
Medicinal Allergies
Medicinal Allergies
Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergies at ENT Consultants of East Tennessee
Our ENT experts are specially trained to diagnose and treat allergies of all types. Allergy treatment options typically include allergy drops, allergy shots, which are customized to deal with allergens unique to our region, as well as medical prescriptions.
Sublingual immunotherapy (allergy drops) for patients age 6 and up are a safe and effective alternative to traditional allergy shots we provide at ENT Consultants of East TN. Among the benefits of these drops is their capacity to be dispensed at home, an overall reduction or elimination of daily allergy symptoms and medications, and no more weekly trips to the doctor.
With cases involving ongoing or chronic allergic reactions, some of our patients are good candidates for balloon sinuplasty procedures in order to reduce sinus inflammation. Cases that require additional or alternative types of medical experts are often referred to other specialists such as a pulmonologist.
Our experts will run a series of both presumptive and non-presumptive allergy tests in order to best identify the moset effective treatment, specific to you.
Meet Your Providers

Jonathan P. Hayes, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

S. Mark Overholt, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Nicholas J. Panella, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

David G. Sexton, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Stephen A. Wheless, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Jameson K. Mattingly, M.D.
Board Certified: Neurotologist Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Jaron Densky, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Physician of Excellence - Inspire Sleep Apnea Therapy

Jay M. Andross, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification through American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Meade Edmunds, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Michael Larkner, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification through American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Meet Your Providers

Jonathan P. Hayes, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

S. Mark Overholt, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Nicholas J. Panella, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

David G. Sexton, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Stephen A. Wheless, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Jameson K. Mattingly, M.D.
Board Certified: Neurotologist Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Jaron Densky, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Physician of Excellence - Inspire Sleep Apnea Therapy

Jay M. Andross, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification through American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Meade Edmunds, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Michael Larkner, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification through American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Meet Your Providers

Jonathan P. Hayes, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

S. Mark Overholt, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Nicholas J. Panella, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

David G. Sexton, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Stephen A. Wheless, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Jameson K. Mattingly, M.D.
Board Certified: Neurotologist Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Jaron Densky, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Physician of Excellence - Inspire Sleep Apnea Therapy

Jay M. Andross, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification through American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Meade Edmunds, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Michael Larkner, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification through American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Schedule an Allergy Testing Consultation
Not only are allergies frustrating to deal with, but they reduce your quality of life and are potentially life-threatening if not identified and treated in a timely manner.
Ensure better health for yourself or your loved one by submitting the form in order to schedule an allergy testing consultation.
Schedule an Allergy Testing Consultation
Not only are allergies frustrating to deal with, but they reduce your quality of life and are potentially life-threatening if not identified and treated in a timely manner.
Ensure better health for yourself or your loved one by submitting the form in order to schedule an allergy testing consultation.
Schedule an Allergy Testing Consultation
Not only are allergies frustrating to deal with, but they reduce your quality of life and are potentially life-threatening if not identified and treated in a timely manner.
Ensure better health for yourself or your loved one by submitting the form in order to schedule an allergy testing consultation.
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