Southwest Florida’s beautiful landscape and year-round warmth create the perfect environment not just for residents and tourists, tourists, but unfortunately for allergens as well. For the thousands of allergy sufferers across Naples, Fort Myers, and surrounding areas, the region’s abundant pollen, mold, and dust mites can transform paradise into a daily struggle of sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion.
Many locals have long relied on over-the-counter medications with limited success. However, a growing number of Southwest Florida residents are discovering that seeking specialized care from board-certified otolaryngologists like Dr. Price Sonkarley offers more comprehensive and effective treatment options.
“The humidity and vegetation in Southwest Florida create a unique challenge for allergy sufferers,” explains Dr. Sonkarley, whose practice has become a destination for those seeking relief. “Many patients have self-medicated for years before realizing that an otolaryngologist can provide targeted treatments based on their specific allergen profile.”
Dr. Sonkarley, with extensive training in both ear, nose, and throat conditions and allergy management, represents a new approach for many patients. As a board-certified otolaryngologist, he offers a level of specialized care that addresses both the symptoms and underlying causes of allergic reactions common to Southwest Florida residents.
One treatment gaining popularity among Dr. Sonkarley’s patients is sublingual immunotherapy, commonly known as allergy drops. Unlike conventional allergy shots that require frequent clinic visits, these drops can be administered at home. The treatment works by gradually desensitizing patients to specific allergens, delivering antigen in liquid form under the tongue.
“What makes an otolaryngologist’s approach different is our comprehensive understanding of the entire respiratory system,” Dr. Sonkarley notes. “We don’t just treat the allergy symptoms—we evaluate how those symptoms interact with sinus issues, ear problems, and throat conditions that are often interconnected.”
For busy professionals and families throughout Southwest Florida’s growing communities, this integrated approach saves time and frustration. Rather than visiting multiple specialists for related symptoms, patients receive comprehensive care in one location.
Local resident Meredith Carson shares her experience: “After seeing three different doctors for what I thought were separate issues—allergies, recurring sinus infections, and ear pressure—Dr. Sonkarley identified how they were all connected. The allergy drops he prescribed have improved all my symptoms, not just the sneezing.”
Dr. Sonkarley emphasizes that board certification matters when seeking specialized allergic care. “Board certification in otolaryngology ensures that your physician has completed rigorous training and testing specifically in conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and related allergic reactions,” he explains.
The treatment protocols Dr. Sonkarley develops are tailored to Southwest Florida’s unique environmental challenges. “Our patients face different allergens than those in other parts of the country. Treatment must be regionalized to be effective,” he adds.
For those with chronic sinusitis—a common complaint in Florida’s humid environment—Dr. Sonkarley often recommends a combined approach of allergy drops and targeted sinus treatments. This comprehensive strategy has proven particularly effective for long-term Southwest Florida residents who have struggled with symptoms for years.
While most immunotherapy treatment plans require daily use for three to five years, Dr. Sonkarley works with patients to develop personalized schedules based on allergy severity and Southwest Florida’s seasonal variations. Regular follow-up appointments allow for adjustments as patients progress.
As Southwest Florida continues to grow, access to specialized care from board-certified otolaryngologists like Dr. Sonkarley becomes increasingly vital for maintaining quality of life. For many residents, this specialized approach represents not just symptom relief, but a renewed ability to fully enjoy the outdoor lifestyle that drew them to Florida in the first place.
Dr. Price Sonkarley is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon and will be continuing Dr. Montgomery‘s practice providing excellent care to all patients. He will be performing both medical and surgical aspects of the specialty and is accepting new patients.
Dr. Sonkarley grew up in the Midwest and received his Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine. He completed his Otolaryngology Residency at the University of Oklahoma. He served in the US Marine Corps for 5 years and was awarded the Joint Services Achievement Medal after his tour in Iraq.
Kathleen Rocuant, Au.D FAAA received her Doctorate from the Arizona School of Health Sciences and is Board Certified by the American Board of Audiology. She Specializes in Hearing Evaluations Hearing Aids and Hearing Solutions. She is a Fellow American Academy of Audiology and a member of the American Academy of Audiology and the Florida Academy of Audiology.
Carly Treibits, PA-C is a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University and is a Board Certified Physician Assistant. She is a member of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
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