TREATING ALLERGY SYMPTOMS IN RICHMOND, VA
Pulmonary Associates of Richmond provides expert evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for adult, adolescent and pediatric patients with immune and allergic diseases. Environmental, insect, and food allergies can cause the body’s immune system to respond in a way that results in mild to severe symptoms. Symptoms can range from coughing, sneezing, hives and lip swelling, to anaphylaxis. It is important to identify the cause of your allergies and develop a plan to manage symptoms. We offer allergy skin testing and allergy shots to diagnose and treat allergies.
Immunology is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of immune system conditions, including allergic disease and related symptoms and reactions. We are accepting adult and pediatric patients to help diagnose and treat your allergies and improve your quality of life!
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RICHMOND ALLERGY REPORT
If you have been diagnosed with asthma or allergies, we understand that managing your triggers to avoid flare-ups is part of your every day life! Environmental allergens such as pollen are common triggers and changes in the weather can also affect your asthma and allergies. Get your local tree pollen allergy forecast and see what you can expect.
IMMUNOLOGY AND ALLERGY
The immune system keeps us healthy and if it is not functioning as it should, it can result in diseases. Immune responses can contribute to the development of many common disorders not traditionally viewed as immunologic such as metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative conditions.
COMMON ALLERGENS
There are three common types of allergens: environmental, insect, and food. Sneezing, coughing and fatigue are common symptoms of environmental allergies such as dust mites or mold. Insect and food allergies can have more serious symptoms such as hives, lip swelling, or anaphylaxis.
ALLERGY SHOTS
Allergy shots are regular injections used to stop or reduce allergy attacks. Patients usually receive these injections for 3-5 years. Over time, these shots desensitize your immune system, so your body builds up a tolerance to the allergens. Allergy shots can reduce symptoms caused by seasonal or indoor allergens.
ALLERGY SKIN TESTING
An allergy skin test is when your skin is exposed to suspected allergy-causing substances and then observed for signs of an allergic reaction. Testing meets FDA requirements and is generally safe and effective for adults and children of all ages. We can test for allergies caused by food, insects, and many others.
MEET YOUR ALLERGY SPECIALIST
Dr. Khakwani is particularly interested in atopic dermatitis/eczema, allergic rhinitis, asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis, food and drug allergies and immune deficiencies. His wife is also a physician, and together they have two daughters.