Food & Drug Allergies

  • Parents and students.......As you prepare to return back to school, see us for all necessary paperwork and medical needs! 
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  • Congratulations to Dr. Lockey - President of the World Allergy Organization & to Dr. Ledford - Future President of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
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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
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  • Tuesday injection hours start at 7:45 am
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  • We now have a community office located at 6537 Gunn Highway "right off the Veterans"
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  •  Parents and students.......As you prepare to return back to school, see us for all necessary paperwork and medical needs! 
  • ..............................
  • Congratulations to Dr. Lockey - President of the World Allergy Organization & to Dr. Ledford - Future President of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
  • ....................
  • 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 have a community office located at 6537 Gunn Highway "right off the Veterans"
  • .........................
  • Parents and students.......As you prepare to return back to school, see us for all necessary paperwork and medical needs! 
  • ...........................
  • ...........................
  • 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 have a community office located at 6537 Gunn Highway
  • .............................
  • Parents and students.......As you prepare to return back to school, see us for all necessary paperwork and medical needs! 
  • Congratulations to Dr. Lockey - President of the World Allergy Organization & to Dr. Ledford - Future President of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology

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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