Mississippi Asthma Allergy Clinic P.A. - Jackson, Meridian, Oxford MS

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Web Name: Mississippi Asthma Allergy Clinic P.A. - Jackson, Meridian, Oxford MS

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To make an appointment, request prescription renewals, or submit questions, use our patient portal: Patient Login Pollen Alerts: MSAAC Updates: New Service We are extremely excited to welcome Dr. Brittany Hines to the team of physicians at MSAAC. Dr. Hines will start seeing patients in November and will be working at our Jackson, Ridgeland and Meridian offices. Please call today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Hines! OUR OFFICES ARE OPEN FOR ALLERGY SHOTS INJECTIONS. OUR WEEKLY SCHEDULES FOR EACH LOCATION HAVE BEEN ALTERED. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO COME IN FOR YOUR ALLERGY SHOT OR INJECTION THEN PLEASE GIVE US A CALL PRIOR TO COMING TO OUR OFFICE.  WATCH THIS SPACE FOR NEWS ATTENTION  MS ASTHMA AND ALLERGY PATIENTS, INCLUDING ALLERGY SHOT AND BIOLOGIC THERAPY PATIENTSDue to the Coronavirus pandemic, DO NOT ENTER the clinic if you have experienced ANY of the following: 1.  You have had a fever of 100.4 or NEW onset respiratory symptoms, including cough or body aches over the last 14 days; 2.  You have had any recent travel outside of the US or any of the listed current high risk US states; or 3.  You have had a known exposure to Coronavirus.If any of the above applies to you or if you are unsure, please call the clinic from your vehicle. You may be asked to reschedule. Please be patient with us during this time. We all need to make sure we don’t endanger others.Mississippi Asthma and Allergy Clinic   ***IF YOU HAVE A FEVER THEN DO NOT COME IN TO ANY OF OUR OFFICES***Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that typically cause upper respiratory symptoms.  There is a new coronavirus circulating, SARS-CoV-2, which leads to an illness called COVID-19.  While its presence in Mississippi is limited, we expect it will become more widespread.  The virus causes fatigue, fever, body aches, cough, and sometimes shortness of breath, but like other viruses, there is no treatment other than symptomatic care.  This includes Tylenol/Motrin for fever and body aches and extra fluids.  People of advanced age and those with underlying conditions (heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease) appear to be at higher risk for more severe infections.  Because of these potential risks, we recommend you continue on all of your routine allergy and asthma medications as prescribed.  Optimal asthma control will limit the risks for complications from respiratory infections. Additionally, common sense measures may help limit the spread of this disease.  This includes avoiding close contact (at least 6 feet) with those who are sick; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; washing hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol; using tissues to cover coughs and sneezes; and frequently cleaning touched objects and surfaces (e.g cell phones and door handles). The spread of COVID-19 in other countries has been worsened by people flooding emergency departments and medical offices.  Because of this, we recommend staying home if you have mild symptoms.  The infection may be easily spread, even with mild or no symptoms.Our office does not have testing available for COVID-19.  Unless symptoms are severe, we urge you to not come in and not call for appointment.  We are working to maintain the excellent care expected at the Mississippi Asthma and Allergy Clinic.  This may mean a disruption in our usual follow up visits, but we will stay in contact and update our policies as needed. We have staff available to answer any questions you may have, but our best advice is to stay calm, continue to take any routine allergy and asthma medications as prescribed, wash your hands, cover your cough, and stay home if you feel ill but are not having any significant respiratory problems. Locations:JACKSON601.354.4836 1513 Lakeland Drive, Suite 101 Jackson, MS 39216RIDGELAND601.898.1877 680 Highway 51 N, Suite B Ridgeland, MS 39157OXFORD662.236.75221190 South 18th Street Ext Oxford, MS 38655MERIDIAN601.693.02163704 Highway 39 NMeridian, MS 39301D'IBERVILLE/GULF COAST228.392.68753200 Mallett Road Ste D 3D'Iberville, MS 39540 Video Specializing in Asthma and Allergy Diseases in Adults and Children Asthma tends to occur within families. The role of inheritance plays a less clear role in adult-onset asthma. People of any age may have asthma, but more than half the cases are found in children between the ages of 2 and 17. In young children, boys are nearly twice as likely to develop asthma as girls, but this gender difference tends to disappear in older age groups.There are a wide variety of "triggers" that may initiate an episode of asthma. The most common triggers are allergens, exercise, viral respiratory infections, respiratory irritants and aspirin. Always follow the instructions of your allergist. The doctors at the Mississippi Allergy Asthma Clinic will give patients who have been diagnosed with asthma a plan for both day-to-day management and specific instructions on what to do during an episode. In general, it is important to stay calm and take your prescribed medications. Bronchodilators are the most commonly prescribed drugs to treat an asthma episode. They relax the muscles surrounding the airways, resulting in dilation of the bronchial tubes. Bronchodilators may be inhaled, taken orally or injected. Though it has long been treatable, a cure for asthma remains elusive. Preventive treatment, however, may minimize the difficulty an individual experiences with asthma. Scientists throughout the world are searching for specific cures. Prevention of symptoms is always the best form of treatment. It is important for a patient with asthma to learn what conditions prompt symptoms and avoid them whenever possible. When avoidance is impossible, preventive treatment is desirable. Various forms of preventive therapy are available.Medications may be started prior to exercise or exposure to environments that predictably produce an attack.If asthma symptoms are frequent or unpredictable, your allergist may advise you to take medications on a routine basis. Drugs used for this purpose include inhaled steroids, antileukotrienes, cromolyn and related drugs, inhaled or oral beta agonists (some of which are long acting), long-acting theophyllines, or oral steroids. For allergic patients, immunotherapy (allergy shots) may offer relief from allergens that cannot be avoided. Immunotherapy increases a patient's tolerance to the allergens that prompt asthma symptoms and appears to help control the inflammation that underlies chronic asthma. Above all else, learn everything you can about asthma;Learn what triggers your (your child's) symptoms and avoid them as best you can;Recognize the signs of an oncoming episode and learn to judge its severity;Provide preventive care so that you or your child have the least amount of difficulty with symptoms;Learn self management skills for yourself, and teach your child these skills in an age-appropriate way. Allergy: Some allergy problems such as a mild case of hay fever may not need any treatment. Sometimes allergies can be controlled with the occasional use of an over-the-counter medication. However, sometimes allergies can interfere with day-to-day activities or decrease the quality of life. Allergies can even be life threatening. One of the marvels of the human body is that it can defend itself against harmful invaders such as viruses or bacteria. But sometimes the defenses are too aggressive and harmless substances such as dust, molds or pollen are mistakenly identified as dangerous. The immune system then rallies its defenses, which include several chemicals to attack and destroy the supposed enemy. In the process, some unpleasant and, in extreme cases, life-threatening symptoms may be experienced in the allergy-prone individual. There are hundreds of ordinary substances that can trigger allergic reactions. Among the most common are plant pollens, molds, household dust (dust mites), cockroaches, pets, industrial chemicals, foods, medicines, feathers and insect stings. These triggers are called "allergens." Asthma and allergies can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race or socioeconomic factors. While it's true that asthma and allergies are more common in children, they can occur for the first time at any age. Sometimes allergy symptoms start in childhood, disappear for many years and then start up again during adult life.Although the exact genetic factors are not yet understood, there is a hereditary tendency to asthma and allergies. In susceptible people, factors such as hormones, stress, smoke, perfume or other environmental irritants also may play a role. An allergic reaction may occur anywhere in the body but usually appears in the nose, eyes, lungs, lining of the stomach, sinuses, throat and skin. These are places where special immune system cells are stationed to fight off invaders that are inhaled, swallowed or come in contact with the skin. Often, the symptoms of asthma or allergies develop gradually over time.Allergy sufferers may become used to frequent symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion or wheezing. With the help of an allergist, these symptoms usually can be prevented or controlled with major improvement in quality of life.Effectively controlling asthma and allergies requires planning, skill and patience. The allergist, with his or her specialized training can develop a treatment plan for your individual condition. The goal will be to enable you to lead a life that is as normal and symptom-free as possible. A visit to the allergist might include:Allergy testing. The allergist will usually perform tests to determine what allergens are involved.Prevention education. The most effective approach to treating asthma or allergies is to avoid the factors that trigger the condition in the first place. Even when it is not possible to completely avoid allergens, an allergist can help you decrease exposure to allergens.Medication prescriptions. A number of new and effective medications are available to treat both asthma and allergies.Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots). In this treatment, patients are given injections every week or two of some or all of the allergens that cause their allergy problems. Gradually the injections get stronger and stronger. In most cases, the allergy problems get less and less over time.You should see an allergist if:Your allergies are causing symptoms such as chronic sinus infections, nasal congestion or difficulty breathing.You experience hay fever or other allergy symptoms several months out of the year.Antihistamines and over-the-counter medications do not control your allergy symptoms or create unacceptable side effects, such as drowsiness.Your asthma or allergies are interfering with your ability to carry on day-to-day activities.Your asthma or allergies decrease the quality of your life.You are experiencing warning signs of serious asthma such as:You sometimes have to struggle to catch your breath.You often wheeze or cough, especially at night or after exercise.You are frequently short of breath or feel tightness in your chest.You have previously been diagnosed with asthma, and you have frequent asthma attacks even though you are taking asthma medication. The American College of Asthma Allergy (ACAAI) offers comprehensive information and news on allergy asthma. Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic P.A.|Site designed developed by Communication Arts Co. of Jackson, MS. Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic P.A.Site designed developed byCommunication Arts Co. of Jackson, MS.

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