James B Maddox

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Dr. Maddox, board-certified otolaryngology, evaluates and treats conditions related to the ears, nose, and throat. We also offer the following: hearing evaluations digital hearing devices balance evaluations allergy testing and allergy treatments. A few words about allergies of the ear, nose, and throat, you're not alone if you suffer from allergies. In fact, millions of Americans have them. Allergies can appear at any age, and can even disappear in childhood only to reappear in adulthood. Allergy is a condition, often inherited, in which the immune system of the affected person reacts to something ate or something in the environment that doesn't affect most other people. People often think of an allergy as only hay fever, with sneezing, runny nose, nasal stuffiness, and itchy, watery eyes. However, allergies can also cause symptoms such as chronic sinus problems, post-nasal drip, head congestion, frequent colds, recurring ear infections, hearing loss, dizziness, chronic cough, and asthma. Even stomach and intestinal problems, many skin rashes, chronic headaches, and fatigue can be symptoms of allergy. Your Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Allergist is a specialist who can diagnose and treat allergies affecting the ear, nose, and throat. The specialty of Ear, Nose, and Throat is also called Otolaryngology, and we sometimes refer to allergy problems in this area of the body as Otolaryngic Allergy. Call us today.