Conditions We Treat
Allergy & Asthma Institute specializes in treating allergies of all shapes and sizes. Having an allergy can be one of the most frustrating medical conditions as it almost always ends up affecting the way you live your daily life. When you are allergic to something it means your body’s immune system is having a specific reaction to a substance you have encountered. In most cases, this substance is likely to be harmless to most other people.
People who have allergies are often sensitive to more than one substance. Types of allergens that cause allergic reactions include:
- Pollens
- House dust mites
- Mold spores
- Food
- Latex rubber
- Insect venom
The good news is that Allergy & Asthma Institute is able to help you combat these allergies and retake control of your life.
We can help treat the following conditions:
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease involving the airways in the lungs. The airways are the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma your airways are always inflamed. They become even more swollen and the muscles around the airways...
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is a collection of symptoms, mostly in the nose and eyes, which occur when you breath in something you are allergic to, such as dust, animal dander, mold, or pollen. The signs and symptoms of airborne allergies...
Food Allergy
Food allergy is an abnormal response to a food, triggered by the body’s immune system. During a food allergy reaction, the immune system identifies a specific food as a foreign substance. The body then produces allergy antibodies (IgE) to attack...
Sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis is one of the more prevalent chronic illnesses in the United States, affecting persons of all age groups. It is an inflammatory process that involves the sinuses and persists for 12 weeks or longer and may be due to infection,...
Drug Allergies
Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by an allergic reaction to a drug (medication). Adverse reactions to drugs are common. Almost any drug can cause an adverse reaction. Reactions range from irritating or mild side effects such as nausea...
Stinging Insect Allergies
When most people are stung by an insect, the site develops redness, swelling and itching. However, some people are actually allergic to insect stings. This means that their immune systems overreact to the venom. Insect bites—such as a mosquito or...
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atopic dermatitis (AD), often termed “eczema”, is a chronic pruritic(itchy) skin condition that affects about 10-20% of children and about 2-3% of adults. It usually begins in infancy or early childhood. AD is closely associated with other...
Hives
Hives (urticaria), involve red, itchy, swollen areas of the skin that range in size and appear anywhere on the body. They can appear suddenly, and may be the result of an allergic reaction. Hives are red, very itchy, swollen areas of the skin. They...
Chronic Cough
Typically defined as a cough that persists for longer than 8 weeks, this is the most common presenting symptom in adults who seek medical treatment in an ambulatory setting. Chronic cough is estimated to occur in up to 40% of the population. While...
Non-Allergic Rhinitis
Non-allergic rhinitis is a medical term that for an overly sensitive nose. Symptoms include nasal congestion and post nasal drainage that are not due to a specific allergy. The symptoms are typically year round and do not respond to oral...
Angioedema
Angioedema, or deep swelling of the soft tissue, may be a result of drug allergy, food allergy, bee sting allergy, complement disorders, or autoimmune disease as well as other uncommon or rare disease processes, such as Hereditary Angioedema. In...
Recurrent Infections
Recurrent infections of the respiratory tract (e.g., lungs, sinuses, ears, nose and throat) are common clinical presentations of patients that are often referred to an allergist/immunologist for evaluation. Recurrent infections, especially sinus and...
Contact Dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction that occurs when an allergen comes in direct contact with skin. This reaction causes an inflammatory skin rash which often becomes red, raised and eventually can blister forming a type of eczema...
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis (an-a-fi-LAK-sis) is a severe, rapidly progressing, life-threatening allergic reaction. Symptoms develop quickly, often within seconds or minutes. It can happen in people who have allergies or asthma, and it may be caused by a number...
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis is disease of esophageal symptoms, including dysphagia, food impaction, atypical chest pain, and heartburn that does not respond to medical therapy. Allergic and immune-mediated mechanisms similar to those of asthma and...
Primary Immunodeficiency
Primary immunodeficiencies are disorders in which part of the body’s immune system is missing or does not function properly. This can often lead to serious and/or recurrent infections as well as poor growth. Immune deficiency conditions are rare...
Don’t assume that you simply have to suffer through your allergies. Let Allergy & Asthma Institute show you how it’s possible to reduce or eliminate your allergy symptoms.
If you’re ready to enjoy a life without allergies, contact us today!
