Southwest Allergy & Asthma Center

Locations:

Plano
6101 Windcom Court,
Suite 400
Plano, Texas 75093

Serving: Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Carrollton, Richardson, Lewisville, Garland, Dallas, The Colony, Addison, Coppell, Little Elm, Celina, Prosper, Sachse, Murphy, Wylie, Rockwall, Lucas and Rowlett

(972) 398 - 3500Telephone:
(972) 398 - 3512FAX:

Denison *Now Open*
In the Texoma Medical Plaza adjacent to the new Texoma Medical Center
5012 South US HWY 75,
Suite 150
Denison, Texas 75020

Serving: Denison, Sherman, Bonham, Gainesville, Pottsboro, Van Alstyne, McKinney, Prosper, Durant (OK) and Madill (OK)

(903) 463 - 8400Telephone:
(903) 463 - 8500FAX:

Denton *Now Open*
3105 Colorado Boulevard,
Suite 101
Denton, Texas 76210

Serving: Denton, Decatur, Lewisville, Gainesville, Sanger, Corinth, Lake Dallas, Krum, Pilot Point, Justin, Argyle, Hickory Creek, Highland Village, Little Elm, The Colony, Roanoke, Bridgeport and Flower Mound

(940) 387 - 1700Telephone:
(940) 387 - 1722FAX:

Going Green to help you breathe easier!

We are experts in the diagnosis and management of a variety of food allergy related conditions. Some of the common conditions we are able to diagnose and manage include the following:

• Food allergy induced eczema
• Food allergy induced anaphylaxis
• Food allergy induced hives and swelling
• Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES)
• Food allergy mediated eosinophilic esophagitis
• Oral Allergy Syndrome
• Shellfish Allergy
• Fish Allergy
• Tree nut Allergy
• Milk Allergy
• Egg Allergy
• Peanut Allergy
• Wheat Allergy
• Soy Allergy
• Fruit and Vegetable Allergy
• Meat Allergy
• Seed Allergy

Using state of the art skin testing and blood testing methods we are able to identify the exact food which may be contributing to one’s allergic condition. Typically, we are able to provide objective evidence of the incriminating agent within 20 minutes of the application of the skin testing.

Food Allergy Oral Desensitization

We are one of only a few outpatient clinics in the United States that are currently treating patients with a process called Food Allergy Oral Desensitization. Previously, once a patient was diagnosed as having a particular food allergy, avoidance of that offending food was the only treatment option. Now, through a delicate process called oral desensitization, our office is able to gradually reintroduce the allergic food back into the diet of the patient under a strict protocol. This has proven highly successful for most patients. Any patient that is 4 years or older with a documented food allergy to milk, egg, wheat, peanut, and or soy is eligible for this process. There are exclusionary criteria that may prevent us from performing this protocol of desensitization. We encourage you to visit our office to learn more about how we can help you if you suffer from food allergy.

1. What patients are eligible for the Food Desensitization program?
   Patients 4 years and older with a history of an adverse reaction (hives, rash, swelling, cough, mild asthma, nausea or vomiting) to one of the eligible foods.
2. What foods are currently being used during this program?
   Foods currently in use for the program are peanut, milk, egg, wheat, soy and rice.
3. What patients are ineligible for the Food Desensitization program?
   We are not offering the program currently to patients with a history of severe anaphylaxis to the eligible food. Such symptoms would include a history of an admission to an ICU setting, the need for intubation, loss of blood pressure, severe throat closure, and severe asthma symptoms. Also, we are currently not offering the program to patients with tree nut allergy.