Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates of Tampa Bay is providing the Tampa Bay Florida area specialty allergy, asthma and clinical immunology care services. We Specialize in Adult and Pediatric Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology. If you are suffering from asthma, sinus disease, hay fever, chronic cough, bronchitis, hives, food, insect and animal allergies we look forward to serving you. Call 813-971-9743 now to request an appointment.
......................................................................................................... Drs. Lockey, Fox, Ledford and Glaum are board certified physicians in Internal Medicine and Allergy and Immunology and professors at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. The doctors and staff will provide you and your family members with the most current and scientific medical care, diagnostic testing, and treatment. This practice is also associated with the University of South Florida College of Medicine, Clinical Research Unit, which studies patients with asthma and other allergic problems as well as immunologic problems. Our brochure has been prepared to provide you and your family with the most up-to-date information about the practice. The four physicians in the practice are recognized nationally and internationally for their research and teaching service and their clinical expertise for treating allergic and immunologic diseases. Some of these diseases and their symptoms include: allergic conjunctivitis allergic rhinitis (hay fever) allergic skin problems anaphylaxis asthma contact dermatitis cough exercise-induced asthma headaches immune system diseases itching latex allergy recurrent bronchitis recurrent infections shortness of breath sinusitis upper respiratory infection urticaria (hives) and swelling The physician who sees you will perform a history and physical examination, after which necessary diagnostic and laboratory procedures will be discussed in detail. Please feel free to ask questions about any tests or procedures ordered. Some of the procedures include, but are not limited to: skin tests, to determine your allergies to inhalants, foods, certain antibiotics,   local anesthetics, and insect venoms. rhinoscopy, to visualize the upper airway breathing passages by placing a   fiberoptic scope in the nasal/sinus passages. nasal smears, to determine the presence of allergic or infectious cells. patch testing, to agents that cause a poison ivy type rash. pulmonary (lung) function studies, to determine the efficiency of air flow in the   lungs. tympanograms, to determine mobility of the eardrums. hearing tests, to determine the ability to hear. patient education, to explain environmental control measures, medications,   nature of the disease triggers, and use of inhalers. oral challenges, to determine food or medication allergy. allergy injections, to decrease sensitivity to allergens. Residents, who are physicians, licensed to practice in Florida and who are furthering their education, rotate through this clinic. They are supervised by Drs. Lockey, Fox, Ledford and Glaum. Fellows, who are training to become allergists/ immunologists, are already either board qualified or board certified in internal medicine or pediatrics. These physicians will be participating in your care. Medical students also rotate on this service. They may perform various tests on behalf of Drs. Lockey, Fox, Ledford and Glaum. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in assisting in the training of these physicians. Drs. Lockey, Fox Ledford and Glaum are at the forefront of medical science because of their responsibilities to train residents and fellows and their association with the University of South Florida, College of Medicine. This is of great advantage to you because you receive the most up-to-date medical care. Download Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's Welcome Brochure.... .........................................................................................................