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Welcome to Allergy Asthma Specialists
of Central Florida.
Thank you for placing your trust in us as your Allergy Asthma Specialists. The office of
Laila W. Alidina M.D. PhD, Pragnesh H. Patel M.D., Jose R. Arias, Jr. M.D.
and Andrew S. Bagg, M.D.
We look forward to partnering with you in your health care to
bring about a better quality of life.
Our mission is to provide the best “Quality of Life”, minimize suffering and long term disability.
We pledge to make a special effort to explain everything about your medical condition and
medications to achieve the best result possible.
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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