About Us
The Allergy and Asthma Diagnostic Office has been in practice since 1988. We
have twenty years experience building strong relationships between
patients, doctors and staff. We pride ourselves on using the newest advanced
techniques in the fields of allergies, asthma and immunology. Our allergy
practice is also involved in clinical research which puts us on the front line
of the latest, new & upcoming treatments. We recently started a sister
company, Medical Research
Associates of Central New York. To access our research website to get
information on the clinical studies we are currently participating in,
click on the research link.
We have approximately 14,000 existing patients from all socioeconomic
backgrounds. Patients of all severity are seen from infancy to the age of 60.
We see approximately 1,500 new patients per year with approximately 1/3
being medication naïve. Of these patients, 90% have asthma and/or allergic
rhinitis, and the other 10% of patients have various skin conditions. Our
allergic rhinitis patients are evenly divided into seasonal, perennial and
mixed. Many of these patients receive immunotherapy injections. Our patient
compliance is very high, and we have many patients who are anxious to
participate in clinical trials.
The two Physicians in our practice are Board Certified in Allergy &
Immunology and Pediatric Pulmonary Specialists. We also have a Certified
Family Health Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Registered Physician
Assistant. Our Registered Nurses are responsible for the allergy testing,
immunotherapy injections, phone triage, and patient education. We have three
Respiratory Therapists who do pulmonary function testing, provide asthma
education, and instruct patients on the proper use of spacers and peak flow
meters. Our support staff is always eager to help facilitate your visit and
make it a positive experience for all.
THE ALLERGY & ASTHMA DIAGNOSTIC OFFICE SPECIALIZES IN THE FOLLOWING
PROCEDURES AND EVALUATES FOR A VARIETY OF DISORDERS:
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RAST testing - Blood test for allergies
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Aero allergen & Intradermal testing
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Food scratch testing
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Fresh food scratch testing
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Food challenges
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Ice cube challenge & cold immersion testing
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Patch testing
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Venom testing
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Antibiotic desensitization
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MMR testing
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Local anesthetic testing
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Rhinoscopy
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Nasal smear
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Latex use testing
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Mucociliary clearance test
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Influenza vaccine test
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Gelatin testing
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Tetanus toxoid testing
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Allergy injections
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Venom injection
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Chronic Cough
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Urticaria or Hives
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Functional Respiratory Disorders
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Exercise Disorders
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Eczema
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Chronic Sinusitis
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