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Metairie Asthma & Allergy Specialist Doctors for Hay Fever

Type of Physician: Asthma & Allergy Specialist

What is a Asthma & Allergy Specialist?

A certification by the Board of Allergy & Immunology; practitioners are expert in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of immune disorders.

Specialty: Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Common Name: Allergy Doctor

Asthma & Allergy Specialist Doctors in Metairie *

Ochsner Clinic Allergy & Immunology
W Edward Davis
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-6742

Ochsner Clinic Allergy & Immunology
Cathryn C Hassett
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-6742

Ochsner Clinic Allergy & Immunology
Lawrence Edward Montelibano
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-6742

Ochsner Clinic Allergy & Immunology
Maxcie Marie Skora
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-6742

Ochsner Clinic Allergy & Immunology
Laurianne G Wild
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-6742

David L Schneider MD APMC
David L Schneider
3225 Danny Park
STE 100
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 889-0550

Rose Dermatology & Laser LLC
Diane Loria Rose
2221 Clearview Pkwy
STE 101
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 885-8363

Wallace Rubin MD
Wallace Rubin
3434 Houma Blvd
STE 201
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 888-8800

Alan E Sheen MD
Alan E Sheen
3701 Houma Blvd
STE 101
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 456-1999

Allergy Asthma & Immunology Associates
Carolyn B Daul
3939 Houma Blvd
STE 20
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-2121

Allergy & Immunology
Prem Kumar
2820 Napoleon Ave
STE 890
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 412-1366

W Wayne Lake Jr., MD
W Wayne Lake
4224 Houma Blvd
STE STE 250
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 456-5111

Bryce J LeBlanc Jr. MD
Bryce J LeBlanc
4228 Houma Blvd
STE 340
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 454-1080

Arthritis and Immunology Associates
John F Nitsche
4224 Houma Blvd
Medical Office Bldg STE 610
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 456-5130

Howard H. Russell, Jr. MD
Howard H Russell
5500 Prytania Street #534
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-2316

Children's Hospital Allergy & Immunology
Augusto Ochoa
200 Henry Clay Ave
Allergy Dept STE 4228
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 896-9589

Children's Hospital Allergy & Immunology
Kenneth Paris
200 Henry Clay Ave
Allergy Dept STE 4228
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 896-9589

Stephen Derbes MD
Stephen Derbes
3525 Prytania St
STE 321
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1211

Physicians of River Ridge
John Firestone
9605 Jefferson Hwy
STE E
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 738-1604

PMA Family Practice
Joseph M Gautreaux
613 Williams Blvd
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 441-5555

Drs Melancon Vockroth & Vockroth
Ann E Vockroth
2600 Vellechasse Hwy
Ste 205n STE STE 202
Gartna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7999

LSU Healthcare Network Multi Specialty Clinic
Sanjay Kamboj
200 W Esplanade Ave
STE 205
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 412-1705

Drs Ross & Goodwin
Stephen Goodwin
120 Meadowcrest St
STE 200
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 391-7650

Drs Ross & Goodwin
Edwin B Ross
120 Meadowcrest St
STE 200
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 391-7650

Bijan Motaghedi MD
Bijan Motaghedi
501 Rue De Sante
STE 11
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-4229

Northshore Allergy & Immunology
Richard J Guillot
804 Heavens Dr
STE STE 203
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 792-4022

Satyarthi Gupta & Sushma Gupta MDs
Sushma Gupta
108 Highland Park Plz
Complex 1
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-8660

Asthma Allergy & Immunology LLC
Irum Alisha Qureshi
71107 Highway 21
STE 3
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-5780

Asthma Allergy & Immunology LLC
B Steele Rolston
71107 Highway 21
STE 3
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-5780

Haydel Allergy & Asthma Clinic
Robert D Haydel
4752 Highway #311
STE 108
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 857-8271

Allergy & Asthma Clinic
Jay Yalamanchili
2524 Philippe Ave
STE B
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 644-7878

Stanocola Medical Clinic
N James Doll
16777 Medical Center Dr
4th Floor STE 400
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 952-8713

John Erffmeyer MD
John Erffmeyer
9001 Summa Ave
Ochsner Clnc-Allergy
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 761-5200

James M Kidd III MD
James M Kidd
8017 Picardy Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 769-4432

Asthma Allergy & Immunology Center
Vimla Menon
5217 Flanders Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-6931

Asthma Allergy & Immunology Center
Prem Menon
5217 Flanders Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-6931

The Allergy Clinic
Ben L Gaudin
7968 Goodwood Blvd
The Allergy Clinic
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 923-3283

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Hay Fever

What is hay fever? What are the symptoms and signs?

Hay fever is a misnomer. Hay is not a usual cause of this problem, and it does not cause fever. Early descriptions of sneezing, nasal congestion, and eye irritation while harvesting field hay promoted this popular term. Allergic rhinitis is the correct term used to describe this allergic reaction, and many different substances cause the allergic symptoms noted in hay fever. Rhinitis means "irritation of the nose" and is a derivative of rhino, meaning nose. Allergic rhinitis which occurs during a specific season is called "seasonal allergic rhinitis." When it occurs throughout the year, it is called "perennial allergic rhinitis." Rhinosinusitis is the medical term that refers to inflammation of the nasal lining as well as the lining tissues of the sinuses. This term is sometime used because the two conditions frequently occur together.

Symptoms of allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, frequently include nasal congestion, a clear runny nose, sneezing, nose and eye itching, and excess tear production in the eyes. Postnasal dripping of clear mucus frequently causes a cough. Loss of the sense of smell is common, and loss of taste sense occurs occasionally. Nose bleeding may occur if the condition is severe. Eye itching, redness, and excess tears in the eyes frequently accompany the nasal symptoms. The eye symptoms are referred to as "allergic conjunctivitis" (inflammation of the whites of the eyes). These allergic symptoms often interfere with one's quality of life and overall health.

Allergic rhinitis can lead to other diseases such as sinusitis and asthma. Many people with allergies have difficulty with social and physical activities. For example, concentration is often difficult while experiencing allergic rhinitis.

Why does an allergic reaction occur?

An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system attacks a us...

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Nasal Allergy Medications »

Introduction

Although they are the cornerstone of allergy treatment, avoidance measures are not always enough to manage all of the symptoms. When the symptoms of nasal allergies are mild or intermittent, antihistamines with or without decongestants can help. Very often, some relief can be found in taking over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and this is usually the first step an allergy sufferer will take. Self-medication, though, is frequently inadequate since OTC drugs cannot adequately treat the inflammation that develops in the nose. At this stage, anti-inflammatory medications are required, usually in the form of intra- nasal steroid sprays (sprayed into the nose).

The combination of an antihistamine (with or without a decongestant) and a topical nasal steroid spray will usually afford good relief with minimal side effects. The addition of ipratropium bromide nasal spray (Atrovent - an anticholinergic medication) is also very effec...

Emergency Contact for Metairie

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Metairie Hospitals *

Tulane-Lakeside Hospital
4700 I-10 Service Rd
Metairie, LA 70001
(504)780-8282

Ochsner Foundation Hospital
1516 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504)842-3000

East Jefferson General Hospital
4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
(504)454-4000

LSU Hospital
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504)903-3000

St Teresa Specialty Hospital
4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
(504)780-3041

Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
2700 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)899-9311

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System
1601 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
(800)935-8387

De Paul Tulane Behavioral Health Center
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504)988-5800

Tulane University Hospital & Clinic
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504)588-5263

River Oaks Hospital
1525 River Oaks Rd W
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504)734-1740

Community Care Hospital
1421 General Taylor St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)899-2500

St Charles Surgical Hospital
1717 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504)529-6600

Children's Hospital
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504)899-9511

Kindred Healthcare New Orleans
3601 Coliseum St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)899-1555

Touro Infirmary
1401 Foucher St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)897-7011

New Orleans Adolescent Hospital
210 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504)897-3400

St Joseph of Harahan Hospital
405 Folse St
Harahan, LA 70123
(504)738-7676

West Jefferson Medical Center
1101 Medical Center Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)347-5511

Louisiana Specialty Hospital
1111 Medical Center Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)349-2470

Ochsner Medical Center Westbank
2500 Belle Chase Hwy
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)392-3131

Ochsner Medical Center Kenner
180 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065
(504)468-8600

United Medical Healthwest Rehabilitation Hospital
3201-B Wall Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)433-5551

Specialty Hospital of New Orleans
14500 Hayne Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504)210-3000

Luling Rehabilitation Hospital
1057 Paul Maillard Rd
Luling, LA 70070
(985)331-2281

St Charles Parish Hospital
1057 Paul Maillard Rd
Luling, LA 70070
(985)785-6242

LaPlace Rehabilitation Hospital
508 W Fifth St
La Place, LA 70068
(985)653-8447

River Parishes Hospital
500 Rue De Sante
La Place, LA 70068
(985)652-7000

Southeast Louisiana Hospital
23515 Highway 190
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985)626-6300

Louisiana Medical Center & Heart Hospital
64030 Highway 434
Lacombe, LA 70445
(985)690-7500

Lakeview Regional Medical Center
95 E Fairway Dr
Covington, LA 70433
(985)867-3800

Doctors Hospital of Slidell
989 Robert Blvd
Slidell, LA 70458
(985)690-8200

Slidell Memorial Hospital & Medical Center
1001 Gause Blvd
Slidell, LA 70458
(985)643-2200

Gulf States LTAC Covington
20050 Crestwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985)875-7525

NorthShore Regional Medical Center
100 Medical Center Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(985)649-7070

Ochsner St Anne General Hospital
4608 Highway 1
Raceland, LA 70394
(985)537-6841

Regency Hospital of Covington
195 Highland Park Plz
Covington, LA 70433
(985)867-3977

Greenbrier Hospital
201 Greenbrier Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985)893-2970

St Anne Rehabilitation Hospital
141 Twin Oaks Dr
Raceland, LA 70394
(985)537-7736

St Tammany Parish Hospital
1202 S Tyler St
Covington, LA 70433
(985)898-4000

St James Parish Hospital
1645 Lutcher Ave
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225)869-5512

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