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An official diagnosis from your doctor is the only way to truly know your respiratory issues stem from allergies. Though allergies can’t necessarily be ruled out by your dentist, airway obstructions can be evaluated to reveal issues that cannot be solved by allergy medications you might assume will help you or your loved one.

 

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, only about 8 percent of Americans actually experience seasonal allergies. 

Complete dental exams, like the ones provided at Floss Family Dental & Surgical Center, in Lincoln NE, include surveying the back of your mouth and throat and beyond, if necessary. That’s because the size and shape of your jaw, throat, tonsils, adenoids and tongue have an extremely significant influence on your health and well-being. This is especially true for children where size discrepancies in these areas can cause complete or partial upper airway obstructions resulting in things such as:

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• Academic struggles

• ADHD misdiagnosis

• Bed wetting

• Poor growth/development

• Sleep apnea

 

For anyone, particularly children, knowing the difference between true allergic reactions and airway obstructions can have tremendous positive life-altering outcomes. 

 
Blocked Airways Have Similar Symptoms to Allergies
For example, allergic rhinitis—also known as seasonal or perennial hay fever—commonly causes symptoms incredibly similar to a variety of airway obstructions. Because allergies are more well-known in the mainstream and over-the-counter medications might seem to provide temporary relief, airway obstructions are often overlooked by individuals looking for solutions without directly investigating with a medical professional. 

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