What is asthma?

Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that makes breathing difficult.  With asthma, there is inflammation of the air passages that results in a temporary narrowing of the airways that carry oxygen to the lungs.  This results in asthma symptoms, including coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.  There are three major features of asthma: airway obstruction, inflammation, and airway irritability.  If diagnosed with asthma, you will need to be closely monitored by healthcare professionals.  Depending on the severity of your case, you will need to be seen by one of our healthcare providers at least once every six months.



What are allergies?

Allergies are an abnormal response of the immune system.  People who have allergies have an immune system that reacts to a usually harmless substance in the environment.  As unique individuals, everyone can be allergic to various substances at different degrees.  Exposure to these allergens can cause an allergic reaction, which includes symptoms such as: itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; itchy, watery nose; rashes; feeling tired or ill; hives; and anaphylaxis.  At Asthma, Allergy Care Center of Florida, we provide full scope treatment and immunotherapy.  Our medical providers will perform tests to determine what you are allergic to and create a personalized immunotherapy treatment regimen based on your allergens to increase your immunity to these allergens.

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What can I expect at my first appointment?

You are required to bring in proof of identification and proof of insurance at your first appointment.  If the patient is a minor, a parent must be present at the appointment.  If you have prior medical records that you would like our physicians to review, please bring them in.  You may be required to perform several breathing tests, such as peak flow and pulmonary function, in order to better gauge your breathing.  One of our world class physicians will evaluate you and establish a plan for labs and testing.

You are requeired to complete the New Patient Packet either in person or online via the patient portal. If do not have access to the portal you yet, for your convience you can obtain the new patient packet on our site by Clicking Here.

In addition to your ID please have your medication list , Allergy list (drug, food, and or environmental) and youyr Primary Care Provider(PCP) information. If you are bringing a chil please have the information of your child's pediatrician