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AN ALLERGIST IS A DOCTOR WHO IS AN EXPERT IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ALLERGIC DISEASES.

Allergic diseases include:

  • Asthma
  • Chronic cough
  • Hay fever
  • Sinus infections
  • Eye allergies
  • Anaphylactic reactions to:
    • food,
    • insect stings
    • drugs
  • Skin allergies including eczema, hives or swelling
  • Immune system problems
  • Frequent infections

When should I see an allergist?

  • If your allergies are causing secondary symptoms such as chronic sinus infections, nasal congestion or difficulty breathing.
  • You experience hay fever or other allergy symptoms several months out of the year.
  • Antihistamines and other over-the-counter medications do not control your allergy symptoms, or create unacceptable side effects, such as drowsiness.
  • Your asthma or allergies are interfering with your ability to carry on day-to-day activities.

Contact us if you are experiencing warning signs of asthma.

We can help if:

  • You occasionally have to struggle to catch your breath.
  • You often wheeze or cough, especially at night or after exercise.
  • You are frequently short of breath or feel tightness in your chest.
  • You have previously been diagnosed with asthma but, despite treatment, you still have frequent acute asthma attacks.
  • Your asthma or allergies decrease the quality of your life