The Allergy & Asthma Center

Pediatric Allergist Available! Pediatric allergists are skilled in identifying the cause of allergic disorders in your child, and to offer ways to decrease symptoms so that your child can live a healthier life. We keep up to date with the latest diagnostic tools and therapies that are appropriate to help evaluate, treat, and manage childhood allergies. Make your child's appointment today!... The Allergy & Asthma Center in Lawrenceville GA - Call (770) 604-1492 for an appointment Visit our website for more information - https://www.allergyinatlanta.com/locations-lawrenceville-ga

How does one find the cause of atopic dermatitis? For recurrent or chronic atopic dermatitis, skin testing may be helpful in discovering allergic triggers of the rash. In most cases, the allergist will look for highly allergenic foods such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts or nuts, although many other foods and inhalant allergens may be involved. Patients can also be helpful in tracking down the cause by keeping a food diary. This detective work sometimes is very helpful in ...establishing an important cause and effect relationship. In certain cases, blood testing (RAST or ImmunoCAP) may be helpful. This form of testing may be preferable if one's skin rash is too inflamed to perform skin tests, or if the patient is unable to discontinue antihistamine usage five days prior to skin testing. In the case of food allergies, allergy testing may provide useful information about when the food might be safely reintroduced into the diet. The Allergy & Asthma Center in Lawrenceville GA - Call (770) 604-1492 for an appointment Visit our website for more information - https://www.allergyinatlanta.com/locations-lawrenceville-ga

How is Asthma Diagnosed? Asthma is diagnosed through a combination of detailed history of asthma symptoms as well as lung function testing (spirometry) in older children and adults. Spirometry is a simple breathing test that measures how much and how fast air you can blow air out of your lungs. Sometimes spirometry is done before and after a short acting asthma medicine (bronchodilator) is inhaled. The diagnosis of asthma in infants and young children can be especially challe...nging, due to the fact that lung function testing in young children is difficult. Commonly, infants and young children are often diagnosed with "reactive airways disease" (RAD) when symptoms occur with URIs (colds) which may eventually be confirmed as asthma over time. A strong family history may lead doctors to diagnose asthma at an earlier age. Since allergies play a large role in asthma, allergy testing will be indicated in many cases to identify triggers. Your physician may also ask about other conditions that can worsen asthma, such as chronic sinus infections and gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn). The Allergy & Asthma Center in Lawrenceville GA - Call (770) 604-1492 for an appointment Visit our website for more information - https://www.allergyinatlanta.com/locations-lawrenceville-ga

Will My Child Outgrow a Peanut Allergy? Allergy to peanuts appears to be on the rise in children. According to a FARE-funded study, the number of children in the U.S. with peanut allergy more than tripled between 1997 and 2008.2 Studies in the United Kingdom and Canada also showed a high prevalence of peanut allergy in school-aged children. Peanut allergies tend to be lifelong, although studies show that about 20 percent of children with peanut allergy do eventually outgrow t...heir allergy. The Allergy & Asthma Center in Lawrenceville GA - Call (770) 604-1492 for an appointment Visit our website for more information - https://www.allergyinatlanta.com/locations-lawrenceville-ga

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What Are Some of the Benefits of Allergy and Inflammation Testing? The biggest benefit of these services is awareness and identification. Once you are aware of these sensitivities to certain allergens that you may not have realized were hidden under the surface, you will better understand how to manage your reactions to them and reduce the occurrence of chronic inflammation. As well as this result, you can expedite your healing process by identifying problems that may have be...en hindering your recovery without awareness. The Allergy & Asthma Center in Lawrenceville GA - Call (770) 604-1492 for an appointment Visit our website for more information - https://www.allergyinatlanta.com/locations-lawrenceville-ga

Is Asthma related to allergies? Asthma can be related to allergies, yes. Asthma is caused by airway inflammation, and the cause of that inflammation could be exposure to an allergen, such as dust mites. It is very important to properly diagnose asthma. The Allergy & Asthma Center in Lawrenceville GA - Call (770) 604-1492 for an appointment... Visit our website for more information - https://www.allergyinatlanta.com/locations-lawrenceville-ga See more

Skin Allergy Treatment When a rash or infection continuously breaks out on your skin, it can be easy to panic and try new medications and topical remedies to get better as soon as possible. However, these skin rashes are often caused by an allergic reaction to something in your daily routine, such as a food or skin product, and should be seen by an experienced skin allergy professional. We provide high quality and timely allergy testing and treatment strategies. Please call u...s today or book an appointment online. The Allergy & Asthma Center in Lawrenceville GA - Call (770) 604-1492 for an appointment Visit our website for more information - https://www.allergyinatlanta.com/locations-lawrenceville-ga

Why do I need food allergy testing? You or your child may need food allergy testing if you have certain risk factors and/or symptoms. Risk factors for food allergies include having:... - A family history of food allergies - Other food allergies - Other types of allergies, such as hay fever or eczema - Asthma Symptoms of food allergies usually affect one or more of the following parts of the body: - Skin. Skin symptoms include hives, tingling, itching, and redness. In babies with food allergies, the first symptom is often a rash. - Digestive system. Symptoms include abdominal pain, metallic taste in the mouth, and swelling and/or itching of the tongue. - Respiratory system (includes your lungs, nose, and throat). Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, nasal congestion, trouble breathing, and tightness in the chest. If you think you have food allergy, visit us for medical help. The Allergy & Asthma Center in Lawrenceville GA - Call (770) 604-1492 for an appointment Visit our website for more information - https://www.allergyinatlanta.com/locations-lawrenceville-ga

Rhinitis can be chronic or acute! Allergies involving the nose and eyes are almost always caused by the contact of an offending "allergen" to the mucous membrane lining of the nose or eyes. Constant exposure to allergens can cause daily symptoms, resulting in what your physician would diagnose as "persistent, chronic, or perennial allergic rhinitis". Allergens responsible for these chronic symptoms may include house dust mites, mold spores, cockroach allergen, feathers, or in...door pets. Symptoms of allergic rhinitis can also be acute or intermittent, presenting only when one is exposed to a relevant allergen. It is not uncommon for a cat allergic individual to have an acute episode of allergic rhinitis (and even asthma) when they enter into the home where a cat resides. The same might occur when a grass allergic person cuts the grass or enters a barn where they are exposed to hay. Typically, symptoms are short lived in this scenario, but they can be quite severe. The Allergy & Asthma Center in Lawrenceville GA - Call (770) 604-1492 for an appointment Visit our website for more information - https://www.allergyinatlanta.com/locations-lawrenceville-ga

Some of the most common symptoms of an allergy include: Dermal reactions, like hives, dermatitis, or eczema Respiratory system issues, like difficulty breathing or other issues affecting the lungs or nose Gastrointestinal system issues, like indigestion and upset stomach... Clogged sinuses or a runny nose Eye irritation Swelling of the ears, eyelids, and/or lips Allergic rhinitis Anaphylaxis Call us for more information. The Allergy & Asthma Center in Lawrenceville GA - Call (770) 604-1492 for an appointment Visit our website for more information - https://www.allergyinatlanta.com/locations-lawrenceville-ga

Best Treatment for Asthma Patients We evaluate each patient individually to determine the triggers of an asthma attack and create the best treatment for that patient. While some doctors may send you on your way, we will constantly work with you to fine-tune your treatment to find the perfect balance for you and your asthma. While there is no cure for asthma, there are several ways to treat the symptoms of this condition. At our Asthma + Allergy clinic, some options are: - Qui...ck Relief Medications - Long-Term Medications - Immunotherapy The Allergy & Asthma Center in Lawrenceville GA - Call (770) 604-1492 for an appointment Visit our website for more information - https://www.allergyinatlanta.com/locations-lawrenceville-ga

Can Asthma Be Cured Completely? Asthma is an very controllable illness. For most sufferers, control is so effective that it virtually amounts to a cure. However, asthma is not curable in the sense that it never entirely goes away. It has become more and more clear that there many types of asthma which differ greatly in their presentation and onset. Successful control of asthma entails controlling the inflammation in the airways and reversing the symptoms before they get out o...f hand. The Allergy & Asthma Center in Lawrenceville GA - Call (770) 604-1492 for an appointment Visit our website for more information - https://www.allergyinatlanta.com/locations-lawrenceville-ga