• Asthma
• Allergic rhinitis
• Eczema/Allergic Skin disorders
• Drug, food, and insect allergy
• Latex allergy
• Urticaria (hives, welts)
• Anaphylaxis (severe reactions to foods, drugs, ant bites, or insect stings)
• Angioedema (swelling of the body, often the face or hands)

• Frequent ear infections
• Sinusitis
• Bronchitis
• Chronic cough
• Pneumonia
• Abscesses/Skin infections
• Recurrent thrush

• Allergy skin testing: A small amount of the suspected allergy trigger (allergen) is placed on the skin, often on the forearm or upper back. The skin is gently pricked to introduce the allergen under the skin, and the skin is observed for any reaction. Results are usually obtained within 15 minutes. Three (3) days or 72 hours before your testing appointment is scheduled, please stop taking the following medications:
  

• Antihistamines
• Decongestant / antihistamine combination medications
• Astelin, a prescription nose spray antihistamine
• Any over the counter allergy medicines, cold & cough remedies
• Any over the counter sleep aids, they usually contain a sedating antihistamine

(If you are not certain if you are taking a product that contains an antihistamine, ask your pharmacist or call this office.)

• ImmunoCAP Testing: This blood testing is sensitive for identifying allergens causing allergic disorders. The advantage of this testing is that medications do not need to be stopped.
• Allergy Component Testing: This is the most advanced and cutting edge allergy testing available. This test is not performed by all allergists. It is a blood test that is used in combination with skin testing that allows for more specific diagnosis of food allergies. This test along with skin testing allows us to determine if a food allergy is truly present and offers more treatment options.
• Patch Testing: Your skin condition may be caused by an allergic response to chemicals you come in contact with. The method to obtain proof of a possible contact dermatitis is to apply patch tests. Sticky patches will be applied to your back that contains different common chemicals found in household and work environments. A positive test reaction will look like a red patch and is sometimes itchy. Patch Testing requires 3 office visits in one week. Test allergens will be taped to your back on (1st visit). The patches will be removed in 48 hours (2nd visit) and you will need to return the next day for the doctor to do the final reading (3rd visit). It may be necessary to have an additional read at day 7. Patch Testing Instructions:

• The test will be applied to the upper back area. Please notify us if you are pregnant.
• To prevent excessive sweating please refrain from exercising, performing hard work, taking a shower or hot bath. You may take a tepid bath. Do not get the patch test area wet.
• Do not take any cortisone medicine during the test. Call if you have any questions about your medications. You must be off oral cortisone (prednisone) for at least 2 weeks prior to this test.

• Spirometry (Lung Function Testing): This test records detailed measurements of a patient’s lung function and is used in assessing asthma and emphysema/COPD. Often, a medication such as albuterol is given to assess for improvement after the medication is given.

• Pediatrics: As a pediatric allergist, Dr. Fiorillo-Quinn examines children in a way that helps them to relax and cooperate during the visit.
• Pregnancy: Pregnant patients with asthma need close monitoring. They also need careful medication selection to minimize any adverse effects of medications or risks from uncontrolled asthma.
• Workers: Occupational asthma is the development of asthma symptoms only in the workplace in a healthy worker. A similar condition occurs when pre-existing asthma is aggravated by exposures in the workplace.
• Food Allergy Suffers: Dr. Fiorillo-Quinn combines your history along with cutting edge diagnostic testing to determine if a food allergy is present. If testing is negative, you may be offered a food challenge which will determine if the allergic food may be consumed in the future. This is especially important in school aged children that are often isolated because of restrictions in their diet.
• Drug Allergy: With the growing number of resistant organisms it is important to have the right antibiotics when treating infections. Many patients have a history of penicillin allergy and may no longer be allergic. Skin testing is available to determine if a penicillin allergy is present. In addition to penicillin, other drugs may be tested to determine if an allergy is present.     

• Allergy Avoidance: At the time of your visit we will identify your allergic triggers via allergy testing. The best treatment is avoidance of your allergic triggers, however when this is not possible medications may be prescribed.
• Medications: Allergy medications consist of oral antihistamines, topical steroids, nasal sprays and eye drops. If patients are unable to take these medications or their symptoms are resistant to treatment, allergy immunotherapy is the treatment of choice.
• Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots): This treatment involves administering increasing doses of allergens to which a patient is allergic. This therapy causes the immune system to become less sensitive to the allergens over time. When exposed to the allergens in the future, the patient’s allergy symptoms are often significantly less. Pollen, cat, dog, dust mite, mold, and insect venom allergens can be used in immunotherapy.