- SinusitisSinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses. It is often caused by bacterial (germ) infection. Sometimes, viruses and fungi (molds) cause it. People with weak immune systems are more likely to develop bacterial or fungal sinusitis. Some people with allergies can have "allergic fungal sinusitis." Acute sinus disease lasts three to eight weeks. Sinus disease lasting longer than eight weeks is considered chronic.
- Pediatric CarePer the American Academy of Pediatrics, age is not a barrier to skin testing. Even infants can benefit. As the child's immune system develops, the child should be retested to identify changes in his/her immune response; many times foods can be reintroduced into the diet that once caused an allergic reaction.
- Primary CareWe specialize in the treatment of asthma and allergic diseases of the nose, throat, eyes, ears, and sinuses. In this, we act as a consultant to your primary care doctor. Both children and adults who suffer from asthma and allergy symptoms may benefit from our services.
- Ear Infections
- Emergency CareCommon medical conditions that allergists manage include environmental allergies (hayfever), asthma, immunodeficiency, urticaria (hives), atopic dermatitis (eczema), drug allergies, chronic cough, food allergies and insect. A board-certified allergist/immunologist can dramatically improve the quality of life for patients with these conditions resulting in decreased emergency room visits, acute doctor office visits and days missed from school or work.
- ImmunizationsAllergy shots are an effective and safe treatment for people who suffer from a variety of allergic diseases, including allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma and insect stings. The treatment – also known as immunotherapy or allergy immunization – works by introducing small amounts of purified substances to which the person is allergic, in gradually increasing amounts. The allergy shots improve the patient's natural resistance to the allergens and minimize or eliminate the need for medications.
- Pregnancy
- Internal MedicineIt usually takes at least nine years of training beyond a bachelor's degree for a physician to become an allergist/immunologist. After four years of medical school, an allergist must complete three years of residency training in either internal medicine (adult medicine) or pediatrics. A future allergist then needs to pass their board examinations in internal medicine or pediatrics before undertaking an additional 2-3 years of fellowship training in the specialty of allergy/immunology.
- Autism
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- ChemotherapySymptoms can be mild or severe and may include a cough with phlegm (a slimy substance), fever, chills, and trouble breathing. Many factors affect how serious pneumonia is, such as the type of germ causing the lung infection, your age, and your overall health. Pneumonia tends to be more serious for children under the age of five, adults over the age of 65, people with certain conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), or people who have weak immune systems due to HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy (a treatment for cancer), or organ or blood and marrow stem cell transplant procedures.
- EczemaSkin Allergy, Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, Urticaria, Hives, Angioedema, Swelling, Cosmetics & Chemical Allergy, Joint Metal & Dental Implant Allergy & Poison Ivy Allergy in Cary, Raleigh & Wake Forest
- FungusMold and mildew are fungi. They differ from plants or animals in how they reproduce and grow. The "seeds," called spores, are spread by the wind outdoors and by air indoors. Some spores are released in dry, windy weather. Others are released with the fog or dew when humidity is high. Inhaling the spores causes allergic reactions in some people. Allergic symptoms from fungus spores are most common from July to late summer. But with fungi growing in so many places, allergic reactions can occur year round. Although there are many types of molds, only a few dozen cause allergic reactions. Alternaria, Cladosporium (Hormodendrum), Aspergillus, Penicillium, Helminthosporium, Epicoccum, Fusarium, Mucor, Rhizopus and Aureobasidium (Pullularia) are the major culprits.
- Skin Care
- AllergiesSkin testing is the most reliable form of allergy testing, as mast cells which produce histamine are located in high numbers just under the skin. The results of skin testing are available within fifteen minutes and have been proven to be more accurate than blood testing in diagnosing allergies.