If you are experiencing ear, nose, and throat issues, it can be tough to figure out which non-emergency cases are normal and what necessitates a call to an ENT. At Allergy & Asthma Center of Tuscaloosa, P.C., our team is here to help you with all of your ear, nose, and throat care needs. Although you’re never wrong for calling, here, we'll explore how to decide when it’s especially important need to reach out to our office for assistance.

What Ear, Nose, and Throat Symptoms are Cause for Concern?

 If you're experiencing ear, nose, and throat symptoms, you may be unsure of whether your issues require specialty care. While many symptoms resolve on their own after a few days, others can be indicative of a health issue that requires treatment. 

You should reach out to an ear, nose, and throat specialist if you experience: 

• Sudden hearing loss
• Severe dizziness
• Severe ear pain
• Drainage from the ear or ears that does not clear up over time
• Constant nasal blockage, obstruction, or congestion
• Frequent nosebleeds
• A persistent runny nose
• Swelling, inflammation, and redness in or around the nose
• Persistent sore throat 
• Tonsillitis that recurs frequently
• Severe snoring or periods of not breathing during sleep
• Mass in the neck
• Sore throat with neck redness

 Whether you have a simple issue or you have a symptom that requires more extensive treatment, we'll help you get back to feeling like your best self.

Allergy & Asthma Center of Tuscaloosa, P.C.: Your ENT Doctor in Tuscaloosa, AL

 At Allergy & Asthma Center of Tuscaloosa, P.C., we're proud to be your ENT doctor in Tuscaloosa, AL. We're here to meet all of your ear, nose, and throat needs. Reach out to us today at 205-553-2252 to learn more and schedule your first appointment.