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Asthma
A chronic respiratory disease or reversible airway obstruction, often arising from allergies, that is characterized by shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, constriction and/or coughing.


Sinusitis
Sinusitis is the infection or inflammation of air cavities within the face that can cause pain or pressure in the forehead and cheeks.


Urticaria (Hives)
A skin condition characterized by itchy welts that can be caused be an allergic reaction to internal or external agents.


Food allergies
An abnormal response to food that is triggered by a specific immune response, causing symptoms of hives, soft tissue swelling, shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and/or light headedness, usually within four hours of ingestion.


Spirometry
A common pulmonary function test measuring lung function, specifically the measurement of the amount (volume) and and/or speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled or exhaled. It is an important tool to assess conditions such as asthma.


Patch Testing
Patch testing is a way of identifying whether a substance that comes in contact with the skin is causing inflammation of the skin (contact dermatitis).


Allergic/Nonallergic Rhinitis
A condition characterized by symptoms of sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, watery and/or itchy eyes, post nasal drip and/or ear pressure.


Skin Testing
A method used to evaluate the cause of allergic rhinitis, asthma and food allergies
Special Categories
Allergy/Immunology
Bone Health/Osteoporosis Screening
Cardiology
Dermatology
Endocrinology/Metabolism
Gastroenterology
Geriatrics
Pulmonology
Neurology
Nutrition
Internal Medicine
Lab Work
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Rheumatology
Wellness and Weight Management
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