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Dr. Payam Daneshrad of Daneshrad Clinic in Santa Monica and Torrance, CA, is a dedicated orolaryngologist and qualified professional here to help with a wide range of concerns, including allergies. Allergies can be extremely problematic for some of our patients or may be an inconvenience.

Patients who have extensive drainage without actually having a cold or being diagnosed with a respiratory system issue such as a cold or sinusitis may be dealing with a condition known as vasomotor rhinitis. At the Daneshrad Clinic, we routinely see patients with chronic nasal concerns who are looking for relief.

Allergy shots, also called immunotherapy, are a type of long-term treatment that can be used to relieve the symptoms of an allergy. Allergy shots work by slowly exposing a person to small amounts of the allergen in question, which over time can help reduce the severity of their allergic reactions.

You may have heard of a tonsillectomy procedure, but do you really understand how the procedure is performed? Dr. Payam Daneshrad of Daneshrad Clinic in Santa Monica and Torrance, California is here to educate you on the surgical and recovery aspects of the tonsillectomy procedure. What is a tonsillectomy?

If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from nasal congestion, you know how difficult it can be to get through the day. Whether you are trying to go to work or school, or just trying to take care of your daily tasks, nasal congestion can make everything more difficult.

Patients who deal with swelling of the blood vessels in the nose may find themselves dealing with issues such as nasal congestion and mucus drainage. This, in turn, can be problematic and impact one’s quality of life.