Asthma

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung condition that usually starts in childhood but can occur at any age. In this condition, the airways narrow and swell resulting in recurrent symptoms of:

Coughing
Wheezing (whistling expiratory noise when breathing)
Shortness of Breath
Chest Tightness

Asthmatic triggers can include:

Allergens (pollen, animal proteins, dust mite, mold, cockroach)
Common Cold
Weather Changes
Exercise
Irritants (cigarette smoke, air pollution, chemicals, etc.)
Emotion

Allergists are considered the experts in asthma and diagnose this condition by history, exam and breathing tests (spirometry, exhaled nitric oxide evaluation, bronchoprovocation challenge) of the airways. Allergists can also complete allergy skin tests to identify allergenic triggers in patients with asthma.

The goals of asthma treatment are to prevent asthma related symptoms and asthma flares.

Treatment includes:

Controller Medications
Rescue Medications
Allergen Avoidance for Allergic Asthma
Immunotherapy for Allergic Asthma

With proper treatment and avoidance of allergenic triggers, most asthmatics can live a perfectly normal life.

By visiting an allergist, you too can take control of your asthma and improve your quality of life.

Conditions Treated

Allergy Shots

Allergy immunotherapy, also called “allergy shots,” is prescribed to modify the immune system’s response to allergens with the goal of minimizing and/or preventing an allergen initiated inflammatory response.
Allergy Drops & Tablets

Allergy drops, and tablets are two forms of sublingual immunotherapy that are injection-free alternatives to allergy shots. Both contain environmental allergen such as pollen, dust mites, molds, cat, or dog.
Asthma

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung condition that usually starts in childhood but can occur at any age. Allergists are considered the experts in asthma and diagnose this condition by history, exam and breathing tests of the airways.
Allergy & Sinus

Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common chronic conditions in the US. Individuals with allergic rhinitis develop allergy antibodies (IgE) targeted against allergens including pollen, animal proteins, dust mites, mold, and insect droppings.
Food Allergy

Food allergy affects 5% of children and 4% of adults in the United States and is defined as an adverse health event that is immune mediated and occurs reproducibly. Individuals with IgE mediated food allergy develop allergy antibodies (IgE) targeted against food allergens.
Allergic Rashes

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disorder that usually starts at age < 5 years. It is characterized by itchy skin that becomes inflamed with scratching. For this reason, atopic dermatitis is known as the “itch that rashes.”
Other Conditions