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INFORMATION
CARSON CITY SHOTS: (Wed. 8:30am-4:30pm)
On Jan. 6, 2010Carson office open 12:00-4:30pm
RENO/SPARKS New Hours Mon and Fri 9-5:30 No Shots on Wed. Tues And Thrus 8:30-5:30
H1N1 (Swine Flu): It is recommended per Dr. Shapiro and Dr. Lokshin for our Patients to get the H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine if there are NO allergic reactions to egg.
OFFICE CLOSURES:
Nevada Day
October 30, 2009
Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 26, 27. 2009
Christmas Eve
Dec. 24, 2009
Christmas Day
Dec. 25, 2009
New Year
Dec.31-Jan. 5,2010
Dr. Leonard Shapiro and Dr. Boris Lokshin
Board Certified Specialists treating allergies and asthma.
Offices in Reno/Sparks and Carson City.
Ph: 775-359-5010
WHAT WE DO
Allergy & Asthma Associates of Reno has been serving Northern Nevada and California since 1974. We believe that a physician has one primary responsibility to his/her patients, and that is patient care. We will provide excellent care for your allergies or asthma to the best of our abilities. Our main office in Reno/Sparks is open 5 days a week. Our Carson City office is open on Wednesdays only.
ALLERGIES
Allergies affect up to 20 percent of the population and are caused by an overreaction of the body's immune system. People inherit their increased ability to become allergic; however, what they are allergic to in the environment depends on the intensity and the variety of their exposures. The allergic individual generates allergic antibody directed against common substances such as sagebrush pollen that do not adversely affect non-allergic individuals. Common symptoms of allergy may be experienced in the upper respiratory tract including the nose, eyes, ears and sinuses; the lower respiratory tract including the lung; the gastrointestinal tract, the skin and other areas of the body. Allergic symptoms and reactions can vary from mild and annoying to life threatening. Treatment involves avoidance when possible, various medications and specific allergy immunotherapy-allergy shots.
ASTHMA
Asthma is a common disease throughout the world. It affects approximately 15 million people in the United States, including up to five million children. Asthma is a chronic lung condition with inflammation (swelling) of the airways of the lung, as well as increased sensitivity of the airways to a variety of things that cause obstruction to airflow in the lungs. Allergies and asthma are often found together and in these cases, allergies often act as an aggravating factor that can make asthma worse. Cigarette smoke, air pollution, viral respiratory infections, physical exertion and possibly emotional issues may also be a factor in asthma.
Our web site provides links to a variety of Allergy and Asthma Organizations, which will provide you with additional information.
Allergy & Asthma Associates of Reno
2135 Green Vista Drive Suite 109
Sparks, Nevada 89431
(Established 1974)
Ph: 775-359-5010
Fx: 775-359-7656
M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Reno/Sparks Office
Carson City Office
1001 North Mountain Street Suite 2A
Carson City, Nevada 89703
Please Call Reno/Sparks Office for assistance.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Carson City
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