Food & Drug Allergies

Food & Drug Allergies

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  • OUR BROOKSVILLE LOCATION HAS MOVED TO: 11373 Cortez Blvd. Suite 303.
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  • ACID REFLUX? We now offer PH Probe testing to detect acid reflux.  Call the office for more information.
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  • CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Ledford, Past President of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.
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  • Congratulations to Dr. Lockey - Past President of the World Allergy Organization
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  • We are the only allergy specialists in the Tampa Bay area who are members of the University of South Florida faculty and are listed on both The Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care AND The Best Doctors in America - Southeast Edition
  • ..........................
  • ACID REFLUX?  We now offer PH Probe testing to detect acid reflux.  Call the office for more information.
  • ..........................
  • Tuesday injection hours start at 7:45 am.  We now offer Thursday morning injection hours by appointment only...call the office to schedule.
  • ..........................
  • OUR BROOKSVILLE LOCATION HAS MOVED TO: 11373 Cortez Blvd.  Suite 303
  • ..........................
  • CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Ledford, Past President of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.
  • ..........................
  • Certified Nurse Asthma Educators on staff to assist you with your medical care.
  • .............................
  • Congratulations to Dr. Lockey - Past President of the World Allergy Organization
  •  ............................
  • ACID REFLUX?  We now offer PH Probe testing to detect acid reflux.  Call the office for more information.
  • ..........................
  • We are the only allergy specialists in the Tampa Bay area who are members of the University of South Florida faculty and are listed on both The Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care AND The Best Doctors in America - Southeast Edition.
  • .........................
  • Tuesday injection hours start at 7:45 am.  We now offer Thursday morning injection hours by appointment only...call the office to schedule. 
  • .........................
  • OUR BROOKSVILLE LOCATION HAS MOVED TO: 11373 Cortez Blvd. Suite 303.
  • .........................
  • CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Ledford, Past President of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
  • .........................
  • Certified Nurse Asthma Educators on staff to assist you with your medical care.
  • ...........................
  • We are the only allergy specialists in the Tampa Bay area who are members of the University of South Florida faculty and are listed on both The Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care AND The Best Doctors in America - Southeast Edition
  • ..........................
  • Tuesday injection hours start at 7:45 am.  We now offer Thursday morning injection hours by appointment only...call the office to schedule. 
  • ............................
  • CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Ledford, Past President of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. 
  • ............................
  • ACID REFLUX? We now offer PH Probe testing to detect acid reflux.  Call the office for more information.
  • ............................
  • Certified Nurse Asthma Educators on staff to assist you with your medical care.
  • .............................
  • Congratulations to Dr. Lockey - Past President of the World Allergy Organization   

 
  • Certified Nurse Asthma Educators on staff to assist you with your medical care.
  • .........................
  • We are the only allergy specialists in the Tampa Bay area who are members of the University of South Florida faculty and are listed on both The Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care AND The Best Doctors in America - Southeast Edition
  • .........................
  • OUR BROOKSVILLE LOCATION HAS MOVED TO: 11373 Cortez Blvd. Suite 303.
  • ........................
  • ACID REFLUX? We now offer PH Probe testing to detect acid reflux.  Call the office for more information.
  • .........................
  • CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Ledford, Past President of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.
  • ..........................
  • Congratulations to Dr. Lockey - Past President of the World Allergy Organization
  • .........................
  • We are the only allergy specialists in the Tampa Bay area who are members of the University of South Florida faculty and are listed on both The Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care AND The Best Doctors in America - Southeast Edition
  • ..........................
  • ACID REFLUX?  We now offer PH Probe testing to detect acid reflux.  Call the office for more information.
  • ..........................
  • Tuesday injection hours start at 7:45 am.  We now offer Thursday morning injection hours by appointment only...call the office to schedule.
  • ..........................
  • OUR BROOKSVILLE LOCATION HAS MOVED TO: 11373 Cortez Blvd.  Suite 303
  • ..........................
  • CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Ledford, Past President of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.
  • ..........................
  • Certified Nurse Asthma Educators on staff to assist you with your medical care.
  • .............................
  • Congratulations to Dr. Lockey - Past President of the World Allergy Organization
  •  ............................
  • ACID REFLUX?  We now offer PH Probe testing to detect acid reflux.  Call the office for more information.
  • ..........................
  • We are the only allergy specialists in the Tampa Bay area who are members of the University of South Florida faculty and are listed on both The Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care AND The Best Doctors in America - Southeast Edition.
  • .........................
  • Tuesday injection hours start at 7:45 am.  We now offer Thursday morning injection hours by appointment only...call the office to schedule. 
  • .........................
  • OUR BROOKSVILLE LOCATION HAS MOVED TO: 11373 Cortez Blvd. Suite 303.
  • .........................
  • CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Ledford, Past President of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
  • .........................
  • Certified Nurse Asthma Educators on staff to assist you with your medical care.
  • ...........................
  • We are the only allergy specialists in the Tampa Bay area who are members of the University of South Florida faculty and are listed on both The Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care AND The Best Doctors in America - Southeast Edition
  • ..........................
  • Tuesday injection hours start at 7:45 am.  We now offer Thursday morning injection hours by appointment only...call the office to schedule. 
  • ............................
  • CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Ledford, Past President of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. 
  • ............................
  • ACID REFLUX? We now offer PH Probe testing to detect acid reflux.  Call the office for more information.
  • ............................
  • Certified Nurse Asthma Educators on staff to assist you with your medical care.
  • .............................
  • Congratulations to Dr. Lockey - Past President of the World Allergy Organization   

 

Food & Drug Allergies

 
Food & Drug Allergies - Tampa Bay, FL

If you have food or drug allergies, consuming a peanut butter sandwich, drinking a glass of milk or taking penicillin could cause you to experience generalized itching, redness of your skin, hives, vomiting, respiratory distress and other symptoms. Such reactions are dangerous since they can lead to severe and potentially life-threatening reactions.

Understanding the risks & causes.

The risk for such reactions is higher if you are allergic or have asthma or have had previous food or drug reactions. The most common causes include:

  • Drugs, such as penicillin & sulfa
  • Foods, i.e., peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish & shellfish

The signs are hard to ignore.

If you develop the following symptoms within minutes of exposure, you’ve probably had an allergic reaction:

  • Constriction of the airways, wheezing or swollen tongue or throat
  • Shock and a severe decrease in blood pressure
  • Weak and rapid pulse
  • Dizziness or fainting
  • Generalized hives & itching
  • Flushed or pale skin
  • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea

Prevent future reactions.

If you have had one episode, future reactions can be more severe. Our board-certified allergists can help. We will review your medical history and perform testing to foods and medications to determine your allergy. As necessary, increasing amounts of the food or drug you suspect you are allergic to will be administered while you are monitored for side effects. We will educate you on how to prevent future reactions and how to self-administer epinephrine in the event of a reaction.

Trusted experience, leadership & commitment.

At Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates of Tampa Bay, our team of highly experienced and trained specialists provide the best care you deserve. The physicians are known nationally and internationally for leadership in the specialty and for doing leading edge basic and clinical research. They are committed to your personal healthcare.

The stakes are high, so call 813.971.9743 now to schedule an appointment.

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