Allergy Care in Troy, MI

Duraid Ahad-Daman, MD

Family Medicine located in Troy, MI

Get help with seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms at Ahad MD PC in Troy, Michigan. Dr. Duraid Ahad-Daman can assess your symptoms and discuss a treatment plan.

Allergies with wheezing or shortness of breath? Our clinic offers in-office pulmonary function testing.

Request an appointment Call 248-288-9300

Relief for allergies, with attention to your breathing

Allergies and asthma can occur together

Sneezing and congestion may be part of nasal allergies. Wheezing, chest tightness, or a recurring cough can also suggest asthma and deserve a separate assessment.

In-office pulmonary function testing is available at Ahad MD PC. These tests assess lung function; they do not identify which substances you are allergic to.

Understanding your symptoms

Pollen, dust mites, pets, and mold can trigger allergy symptoms. Nasal allergies often cause sneezing, itching, a runny or blocked nose, and watery eyes. Irritants and nonallergic conditions can cause similar problems.

Your evaluation starts with your symptom history, timing, exposures, and examination. When identifying a specific trigger would change treatment, targeted allergy testing or referral to an allergist may be appropriate. Hives or suspected food, medication, or insect-sting allergies need their own assessment.

Treatments that fit your symptoms

Nasal corticosteroid sprays: A preferred option for persistent nasal allergies, especially congestion. Correct technique and regular use help treatment work.
Antihistamines: Nasal sprays or newer, less-sedating oral medicines may help itching, sneezing, and a runny nose. Allergy eye drops may help eye symptoms.
Combination nasal treatment: A spray containing both a corticosteroid and an antihistamine may be appropriate when more symptom control is needed.
Targeted trigger reduction: Focus on exposures linked to your symptoms rather than trying to avoid everything.

Decongestants are not a routine long-term solution. Some nasal decongestant sprays can worsen congestion with prolonged use. Ask before using oral decongestants, especially if you have high blood pressure or heart disease.

When is specialist care helpful?

An allergist may be helpful if the diagnosis is unclear, symptoms remain troublesome, or allergy immunotherapy is being considered. Allergy shots or tablets are options for selected patients after an appropriate assessment. Treating nasal allergies does not replace prescribed asthma therapy.

Possible severe allergic reaction?

Sudden throat or tongue swelling, breathing difficulty, or faintness after a suspected allergen can signal anaphylaxis. Use prescribed epinephrine immediately and call 911. Antihistamines do not replace epinephrine.