Office Policy

In order to make your visit as pleasant as possible we see patients by appointment only. Occasionally, a seriously ill patient, an unscheduled surgical problem or a patient who has a difficult problem may disrupt the office appointment schedule. Your understanding and patience in these circumstances is appreciated. Should you be unable to keep an appointment, please call as soon as possible. Non-emergency routine medical matters should be dealt with during normal office hours when medical records are available and pharmacies are open. In case of emergency, after hours or on weekends, a doctor can always be reached by calling Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus.

Common Allergies

  • Pollen

    Each spring, summer, and fall, tiny pollen grains are released from trees, weeds, and grasses. These grains hitch rides on currents of air. Although the mission of pollen is to… Read More

  • Mold

    There are thousands of types of molds and yeasts in the fungus family. Yeasts are single cells that divide to form clusters. Molds are made of many cells that grow… Read More

  • House Dust and Dust Mite

    Dust mite allergy is an allergy to a microscopic organism that lives in the dust found in all dwellings and workplaces. House dust, as well as some house furnishings, contains… Read More

  • Food

    Food allergy affects up to 6 to 8 percent of children under the age of three and 2 percent of adults. If you have an unpleasant reaction to something you… Read More

  • Animal

    Household pets are the most common source of allergic reactions to animals. Many people think that pet allergy is provoked by the fur of cats and dogs. Researchers have found,… Read More
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We can help you manage your allergies.

  • Allergy Diagnosis
  • Allergy Prevention
  • Allergy Treatment

People with allergy symptoms, such as the runny nose of allergic rhinitis, may at first suspect they have a cold, but the “cold” lingers on. Testing for allergies is the best way to find out if a person is allergic.

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Pollen and Molds

Complete avoidance of allergenic pollen or mold means moving to a place where the offending substance does not grow and where it is not present in the air. Even this extreme solution may offer only temporary relief

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Medicines

If you cannot adequately avoid airborne allergens, your symptoms can often be controlled by medicines. You can buy medicines without a prescription that can relieve allergy symptoms. If, however, they don’t give you relief or they cause unwanted side

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