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Welcome to Allergy Asthma Specialists
of Central Florida
We specialize in the treatment and prevention of :
ALLERGIC DISEASES
· Sinus Infections
· Headaches
· Nasal allergies often called hay fever
· Allergies of the eyes also called allergic conjunctivitis
· Pet and environmental allergy
ASTHMA AND RESPIRATORY DISEASES
· Asthma
· Cough
· Shortness of breath
· Exercise induced wheezing
· Chest tightness
· Recurrent bronchitis
· Upper respiratory infections
SKIN DISEASES
· Eczema also called atopic dermatitis
· Hives
· Contact Dermatitis – localized or general skin rash or irritation
· Itching of skin
· Latex allergy
FOOD ALLERGY OR SENSITIVITY
· Anaphylaxis or severe allergic reaction
· Dermatitis caused by foods
DRUG AND INSECT ALLERGY
· Anaphylaxis - severe allergic reaction
· Anaphylaxis / Angioedema
· Urticaria also called Hives
IMMUNE SYSTEM DISEASE CAUSING
· Recurrent bronchitis
· Recurrent pneumonia
· Recurrent sinus infections
· Recurrent upper respiratory infections or common cold
· Recurrent skin infections
Diagnostic and Laboratory procedures which may be performed to diagnose and monitor
your condition:
- Pulmonary function test (breathing capacity test) to determine the efficiency
of air flow in the lungs.
- Skin testing to determine your allergies to environmental grasses, trees, weeds,
pets, foods, certain antibiotics, local anesthetics and insect venoms.
- Patch testing test to agents in your home or work environment and also to lotions,
perfumes and cosmetics.
- Rapid Strep Screen to find out if you have streptococcus throat infection that
would require an antibiotic.
- Skin Biopsy to be sent to the lab to find out the cause of the skin rash or inflammation.
- Tympanograms to determine the mobility of the eardrums.
- Oral challenge to determine food or antibiotic allergy.
- Allergy Shots/Vaccines (Immunotherapy) to decreased your sensitivity to
environmental allergens.
- RAST or Immunocap blood testing for allergies if unable to perform skin testing.
- Blood Tests to diagnose immune system disease
- Rhinolaryngoscopy which consists of a flexible small tube inserted via the nose to further
evaluate the inside of the nose, throat and sinuses.
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