Monthly Archives: November 2013

What are the usual signs of asthma in children?

Pediatric Asthma

If you are concerned that your child may have asthma, we strongly advise scheduling an appointment with an asthma doctor right away. Asthma symptoms can be obvious, such as rapid, labored breaths; however, other symptoms can be harder to spot. Your child may only become symptomatic while playing in a soccer game or participating in a dance competition. If your son or daughter has experienced signs of asthma only after physical activity, they may also be suffering from exercise induced asthma. While pediatric asthma is more common, adult onset asthma is not unheard of. Luckily, you can schedule an asthma and allergy testing appointment for the whole family!

Asthma Inhalers and Nebulizers

No matter how severe your asthma, there are many ways to cope with your respiratory problems. Asthma inhalers and asthma nebulizers are some of the most common and effective asthma treatment methods around. Your asthma doctors will instruct you on how many times per day you should use your asthma medication in order to utilize it to its maximum effectiveness. Regular use of these items will greatly reduce your risk for experiencing an asthma attack. Allergy symptoms are often mistaken for asthma symptoms, so it’s important to seek the consult of a medical professional to best manage your allergies and asthma!

Where can I find a great allergy doctor in the DC area?

Family Allergy Treatment

Tons of people let their allergies go untreated; don’t be one of them! If you live in the DC area, Allergy and Asthma Clinical Centers is the place for you. We will match you up with your ideal allergy doctor to get to the bottom of all your respiratory issues as well as itchy skin and eyes. Constantly irritated eyes and skin could be the result of seasonal allergies as well as ongoing skin allergies and eye allergies. Many people who experience excessive skin itchiness suffer from a medical problem known as eczema; this disorder is especially common among infants.

Skin Allergy Testing

There are a variety of ways to find out which skin, eye and nasal allergies are affecting you. We can administer a sophisticated skin allergy test that will reveal which allergens you need to avoid in the future. Some of the most common allergies among our patients include dust mite allergies, pollen allergies and various food allergies. We will also provide you with helpful ways to avoid your allergens such as hypo-allergenic bedding and air cleaners. If allergy treatment such as nasal spray and daily medication do not help you, allergy shots are always an option as well.

What are some common drug allergies to watch out for?

Drug and Medical Allergies

An unknown drug allergy could potentially lead to complications during medical procedures. Make an appointment with an allergist right away to best protect yourself and your family from unnecessary medical complications down the line! Allergy and Asthma Clinical Centers can help you identify which allergens to avoid by administering a variety of allergy tests. Your skin allergy test will reveal the source or sources of your respiratory difficulties, thus helping you to avoid future allergic reactions and allergy rashes. Some of the most common medical allergies we treat include iodine allergies, penicillin allergies and medical tape allergies.

Allergy Testing and Allergy Shots

You’ll have a variety of allergy treatment options available to you after you’ve received a full report about your specific skin allergies and nasal allergies. Be sure to discuss with your allergy doctor any concerns you may have about daily allergy medications or allergy relief options such as allergy shots. Furthermore, it’s important to be as knowledgeable as possible about your family’s allergy and asthma history. When you’re in the care of one of our asthma doctors, you can rest assured that you will be well equipped in the event of an asthma attack or otherwise labored breathing.