We
Evaluate and Treat Conditions.......
- Allergic
Rhinitis
- Acute
and Chronic Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Contact
Dermatitis
- Atopic
Dermatitis
- Allergic
Conjunctivitis
- Honey
Bee, Wasp Hornet Allergy
- Fire
Ant Allergy
- Food
Allergy
- Drug
Allergy
- Urticaria
(hives)
- Immunodeficiency
and Recurrent Infections
We
Provide Diagnostic Studies and Treatments.....
Spirometry:
A type of breathing test or pulmonary function
test that uses a spirometer and computer
to measure changes in air flow as a person
inhales and exhales, as well as the overall
volume of air exhaled. It is an important
tool in the diagnosis and management of
asthma.
Skin
Prick Test:
This procedure uses a small plastic prong
to prick the skin with a solution of a specific
allergen. If you are very allergic to the
antigen over the course of 15 - 20 minutes you
will develop a wheal and flare reaction
(localized hive) at the site.
Intradermal
Skin Testing:
This
is a more sensitive test than the skin prick
test and involves introduction of a small
amount of the antigen solution into the
dermis. This test is similar to a TB skin
test. The test is also typically read in
15 - 20 minutes. Intradermal testing is typically
done with those antigens that were negative
on skin prick test.
Patch
test:
This procedure is used in the diagnosis
of contact dermatitis. We will apply the
patches that contain different irritants
that are a common causes of contact dermatitis.
It is applied in the office and readings
are done at 48 and 72 hours later.
Nasal
Secretions Staining:
In most cases nasal drainage could be either
from an allergic or infectious cause. Observing
bacteria on nasal smears is highly suggestive
of a sinus infection. Large amounts of eosinophils
and no bacteria suggest an allergic cause
for your drainage. Observing Neutrophils
without eosinophils or bacteria point to
a possible viral infection,. In order to
make the correct diagnosis, we collect and
stain a small amount of the patients nasal
secretions to look at under an oil immersion
lens of a microscope. This test enables
us to treat your disease more accurately.
Allergen
Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots):
The goal of allergen immunotherapy is to decrease your sensitivity to the allergens that may be playing a role in your symptoms. Once you have undergone testing individualized extracts are prepared and administered in increasing concentrations weekly over a period of several months. Immunotherapy can lead to long term relief from your allergy symptoms even after the shots are stopped. In children immunotherapy has been shown to prevent the progression of allergic rhinitis to asthma.
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