Arizona Asthma & Allergy Institute celebrates Kalea Hernandez becoming our 100,000th patient.
Practicing in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
After first practicing in primary care, Susan Symington, PA-C is the President of the American Academy of Physician Assistants in Allergy, (Asthma and Immunology effective July 2013).thought she knew a lot about allergies. it wasn’t until she decided to specialize in allergy, asthma and … Read More
Primary Immunodeficiencies – Recognition and screening strategies
Immunodeficiencies are inherited disorders. About 60% of cases are detected in childhood, and the remaining 40% are detected in adults. Immunodeficiencies were long considered uncommon, but that perception is changing. More than 200 primary immunodeficiencies have been classified. Read more … Read More
Epinephrine in schools makes sense
SB1421, which will allow Arizona schools to stock epinephrine for use during emergency situations, is introduced at an ideal time and could save lives. Food allergy is on the rise, with 6 million children estimated to have food allergies in … Read More
Is your asthma under control?
It is important to be able to identify that your asthma is out of control as well as find the best treatment to manage your symptoms. There are safe and effective treatments that can relieve you of of your uncontrolled … Read More
FDA approves FENO Niox
NIOX MINO®, a hand-held device for the measurement of airway inflammation and monitoring of patients with asthma, has just been 510(k) cleared by the FDA. NIOX MINO, a product of Swedish company Aerocrine AB, is designed to measure fractional exhaled … Read More
Gilbert office moves across the street
Our Gilbert location has moved across the street to Mesa to better serve you. The new address is: 4140 E. Baseline Rd # 112 Mesa, AZ 85206 – If you have any questions, please call our office at 602-843-2991
What is the “Pneumonia Shot” and who should get it?
Posted on October 19th, 2011 | Posted by aaai | Tags Tags: bronchitis, pneumonia, pneumonia shot, Pneumovax, sinusitis, vaccine
The “Pneumonia Shot” as it is commonly referred is a vaccine that helps protect against infection from the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. This is one of the most common bacterias to cause Pneumonia, Bronchitis or Sinusitis. Do you know that the guidelines … Read More
Primatene Mist discontinued over the counter
The FDA has ordered Primatene Mist, the only over-the-counter asthma inhaler, be taken off drugstore shelves December 31st. Primatene Mist has CFC’s which is not environmentally safe as this can deplete the earth’s ozone layer. Several other products with CFC’s have … Read More
Insect Sting Allergy
Posted on September 21st, 2011 | Posted by aaai | Tags Tags: anaphylaxis, bee allergy, fire ant allergy, insect allergy
Insect stings commonly cause local swelling, pain, itching and redness at the site of the sting. Many people who have an allergy to insect venom have these same symptoms but causing much larger reactions that can persist for days. Up to … Read More
