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Welcome to Piniella Asthma + Allergy, Board-Certified Allergist in Coral Gables and Palmetto Bay, FL

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Board-certified allergist Dr. Carlos Piniella, MD, and a team of Immunology specialists at Piniella Asthma + Allergy provide a comprehensive range of allergy treatments and testing services such as skin allergy testing, food allergy testing, asthma treatments, pediatric allergy treatments, and many more. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you in Coral Gables, FL and Palmetto Bay, FL. We serve patients from Coral Gables FL, Palmetto Bay FL, Westchester FL, Brownsville FL, Kendall FL, Pinecrest FL, Richmond West FL, and Goulds FL.

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For over 24 years, Allergist Dr. Carlos Piniella, MD and our Immunology Specialists have provided top-quality allergy testing and asthma treatments to the residents of Miami and Palmetto Bay at Piniella Asthma and Allergy Centers of S. Florida. From allergies to asthma, sinusitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, we have the experience and resources necessary to get you back on your feet.

What is an allergist?

An allergy specialist is a physician who after completing medical school continues training in either internal medicine or pediatrics. This training is followed by a 2 to 3-year fellowship in the specialty of Adult and Pediatric Asthma Allergy and Clinical Immunology. After meeting these strict requirements, the physician then must pass the national boards in the specialty of asthma allergy and immunology. Only after passing this test can a physician become Board Certified in the Specialty of Adult and Pediatric Asthma Allergy and Immunology.

What are allergic reactions?

Allergic reactions are the mobilization of the immune system against what it considers outside invaders. Unfortunately at times, the body recognizes typically harmless substances such as dust mites, animals, pollens, or molds as posing a threat to the body. The immune system then identifies these substances and mounts an attack releasing chemicals such as histamine that causes inflammation and symptoms, which range from hay fever to life-threatening anaphylaxis.

Piniella Asthma + Allergy in Coral Gables

Address: 6705 SW 57th Ave # 520 South Miami, FL 33143

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Piniella Asthma + Allergy in Palmetto Bay

Address: 9275 SW 152 Street, Suite 210 Palmetto Bay Village, FL 33157

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Piniella Asthma + Allergy in Coral Gables

Address: 6705 SW 57th Ave # 520 South Miami, FL 33143

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Piniella Asthma + Allergy in Palmetto Bay

Address: 9275 SW 152 Street, Suite 210 Palmetto Bay Village, FL 33157

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Allergic triggers

An allergic reaction is caused by a trigger known as an allergen. Allergens are typically ordinary substances that we come in contact with regularly. Allergens include dust mites, roaches, molds, pets, pollens, and insects. We may also develop allergic reactions to foods, insect stings, medicines, and any other substances which the body recognizes as foreign.

Who develops asthma or allergies?

Anyone can develop asthma or allergies at any time in life, symptoms can occur for the first time at any age. Genetically there is a predisposition to develop allergic disorders if other family members also suffer from this condition.

Types of allergy problems

An allergic reaction may occur anywhere in the body but usually appears in the respiratory system–nose, lungs; gastrointestinal system; sinuses; eyes, and skin. Allergic Rhinitis also known as hay fever is often mistaken for a common cold.

Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction affecting the nose and eyes; producing symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, itching, runny nose, and itchy watery eyes.

Do you have asthma?

Asthma is medically defined as airway obstruction that can be reversed with medications. Most people associate asthma with wheezing, severe shortness of breath, and the constant utilization of inhalers. The vast majority of patients never suffer from severe asthma constantly but may have periodic attacks. Asthma symptoms may consist of cough when exercising, when laughing, or when exposed to certain substances, shortness of breath, wheezing, inability to catch a full breath, or becoming winded easily. Symptoms can range from extremely mild to life-threatening.

The number of people with asthma continues to increase with about 1 out of every 12 persons in the United States suffering from asthma, or about 25-30,000,000 people.
Asthma affects children more commonly than adults, but asthma is found in all age groups.
Asthma is very often misdiagnosed and treated as upper respiratory tract infections or recurrent “colds”.

Do you have asthma?

The number of people with asthma continues to increase with about 1 out of every 12 persons in the United States suffering from asthma, or about 25-30,000,000 people.
Asthma affects children more commonly than adults, but asthma is found in all age groups.
Asthma is very often misdiagnosed and treated as upper respiratory tract infections or recurrent “colds”.

What causes asthma symptoms?

One of the main causes of asthma is exposure to substances that cause allergies. These include indoor and outdoor substances including dust mites, cats, insects, pollens, molds, and foods. Asthma can also be caused by exposure to chemicals or other substances that irritate the airways as well as infections, strong smells, or exercise.
Diagnosing asthma may be difficult at times. Your Asthma and Allergy specialist will take a detailed eye exam, perform a physical examination and use additional tools to make this diagnosis. Pulmonary Function Testing and allergy testing are the major tools used to assess and diagnose asthma.

Skin Allergies

Skin allergies include hives, atopic dermatitis or eczema, and contact dermatitis. The cause of these skin allergies may be anything from foods: animals, medicines, chemicals, and insect stings to anxiety.

Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. Triggers are typically foods, insect stings, or medications. Symptoms may include:

Vomiting or diarrhea
Drop in blood pressure

Urticaria or hives
Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing

Throat and tongue swelling
Passing out.

When and why to seek an allergist

Reasons to see an allergist might include:

• Need for Allergy testing. To Identify the cause of your allergy problems.
• need for medications to treat and control asthma and allergies.
• Need for desensitization, this would consist of allergy immunotherapy also known as allergy shots.

See an allergist if:

• Your allergies are causing symptoms such as recurrent colds, chronic recurrent sinus infections, and persistent nasal symptoms.
• Over-the-counter medications are no longer controlling your allergy symptoms.
• Your asthma or allergies are interfering with your daily activities, and quality of life, for example, disturbed sleep patterns, fatigue, inability to exercise, etc.

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