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Our Center has helped tens of thousands of patients to overcome their allergy, asthma, sinus, and immunologic problems including sinus infections, food allergies, skin allergies, pet allergies, and chronic cough. If you are dealing with allergies, asthma, sinus or immunologic problems contact our office about allergy testing, pulmonary function testing and to find relief today. Dr. Shawky Hassan is board certified by The American Board of Allergy & Immunology. He has been a Senior Fellow of The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and The American Association of Certified Allergists.
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Allergy, Asthma, Sinus and Immunology Center
680 2nd Ave North, Naples, FL
34102, United States
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- RKRoberta KingOct 8, 20255.0Very caring staff and Dr. has good bedside manner and years of experience! Very happy I found them to help with allergy symptoms and relief.
- RBRebeca BeckerAug 31, 20255.0I have seen Dr. Hassan three times so far and I have had a very pleasant experience! His staff is very kind, caring and professional! Scheduling was super easy and they were very polite during my appointments. They have been very responsive with my questions and concern, addressing them all at a timely manner. I have a terrible insurance plan but the office was very patient with me going through all the required documents. Dr. Hassan himself is a very knowledgeable and caring man. He has been able to diagnose what many doctors have failed to over the years. I am very glad I have found Dr. Hassan and his team. Highly recommend them!
- JJJulianaJul 27, 20255.0staff and Doctor were very helpful and nice to me. I highly recommend them.
- JJJohnaJul 27, 20255.0The office manager Lina is really nice and she is always attentive
- DDde dilJun 5, 20255.0Very courteous and professional staff. Doctor was thorough and respectful. They get me in and out for my allergy shots
Frequently Asked Questions About Allergy, Asthma, Sinus and Immunology Center
WHAT IS ALLERGY?
Allergy is a harmful condition. Allergic individuals are sensitive to substances, which are not harmful to the majority of people. It is almost the opposite of Immunity, which is a protective resistance usually to harmful substances such as viruses, bacteria, and cancer cells. Allergy is a genetically inherited problem, not a contagious disease. Allergies affect as many as 40 to 50 million people in the US. Allergy is the sixth leading cause of chronic diseases in the United States. Approximately 36 million people in the US have seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and 16.7 million office visits to healthcare providers yearly are because of allergic rhinitis.
WHAT IS ASTHMA?
Asthma is an adverse reaction to certain foods, dust, dust mites, molds and mildew, pollens, other parts of plants, pets, cosmetics, metals, chemicals, and medications. The immune system overreacts producing inflammation, irritation, and even life-threatening respiratory distress. Over 20% of Americans suffer from these genetic diseases, which are very disruptive to the patient and the family. The allergic reaction can affect the nose and sinuses causing frequent respiratory infections and sinus diseases; the lungs causing asthma; the skin causing eczema and hives; or more serious symptoms called anaphylaxis (allergic shock).
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGY AND ASTHMA?
The symptoms of allergy and asthma include itchy, swollen and watery eyes; runny, stuffy, and itchy nose; coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, and tightness in the chest. Many people respond to allergic disease in less obvious ways and may not realize that allergies are the cause of chronic cough, frequent respiratory and ear infections, sinus symptoms, sinus headaches, migraines, dizziness, loss of smell and taste, hearing loss, hives, eczema, other skin rashes, sores in the mouth and tongue, diarrhea, nausea & vomiting. Allergy to medications and insects can be severe at times.
CAN ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA CAUSE FATIGUE?
Yes, this happens frequently. Fatigue is usually the result of difficult or unnatural breathing, lack of sleep because of abnormal breathing, or because of other allergy symptoms. Fatigue can also be caused by some of the sedating allergy medications used to control allergy symptoms. We see mouth breathing, snoring, and a constant runny or stuffy nose in allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. Disturbing night cough and shortness of breath are common asthma symptoms to deprive asthmatics of sleep. Impaired breathing results in impaired night sleep and both can result in fatigue, learning disabilities, poor quality of life, hypertension, irregular heartbeats, coronary artery disease, obesity, and diabetes. You should be ahead of these complications by early diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases.
HOW DO YOU DIAGNOSE AND TREAT ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA?
Accurate diagnosis is the key to effective treatment. We obtain the most complete and accurate patient history available; evaluate the patient's lifestyle and environment, specific physical examination is done, skin tests performed if indicated, selected blood tests, and evaluation of lung function also done if indicated. This leads to a correct diagnosis, rapid treatment, and fast relief. Although there is no cure for allergic diseases, almost complete long-term control of symptoms is achievable through environmental and food control, special avoidance programs, certain medications, and by desensitization allergy shots (immunotherapy). The latter form of treatment carries approximately an 85% success rate.
HOW CAN ALLERGIES BE TREATED?
Your best approach, which frequently results in long-term and maybe a lifetime improvement of allergic diseases, is to have a thorough evaluation by an allergist followed by an accurate diagnosis which leads to accurate and hence effective treatment. Both physicians and patients concomitantly must define the objectives of the allergy treatment from the first day of the allergy evaluation. We consider it necessary to obtain a comprehensive analysis of the patient’s history followed by a detailed physical examination of the body systems involved and getting pertinent laboratory and clinical tests including allergy skin testing and lung function evaluation. Once an accurate diagnosis is made, management of allergic diseases usually carries approximately an 85% chance of success.
CAN I GET TREATED FOR AN ALLERGY TO CATS AND DOGS?
If you can’t get rid of your pet, allergy desensitization (immunotherapy) should help. It is exceptionally effective in treating allergies to cats. Keeping the pet will not work without desensitization. Dog or cat hair is not the major allergen; it is the dried urine, saliva, and dead cells from the pet skin (dander), which permeate the whole house, office, or car and even the clothes and body of individuals exposed to the pets. Direct exposure to the pet and indirect exposure through another person who has the pet should be avoided.
HOW IMPORTANT IS NASAL ALLERGY?
Allergy affects approximately 50 million people in the US and can cause allergic rhinitis(Hay Fever), asthma, eczema, hives, allergy to medications, and stinging insects. Some of these diseases can be serious and even fatal. More than 36 million people in the US have seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) with approximately 17 million doctors office visits yearly. The estimated overall cost of allergic rhinitis in the US is close to $8 billion. Absenteeism and reduced productivity due to allergies cost U.S. companies more than $350 million a year. Nasal allergy symptoms are very uncomfortable and affect the lifestyle of patients and can lead to more serious complications such as asthma and chronic sinus disease.
MY NOSE IS 100% SHUT AND I BREATHE FROM MY MOUTH ALL THE TIME. I CAN'T SLEEP AND ALWAYS COUGH. HOW CAN THIS BE REMEDIED?
These are common allergy symptoms. Allergy causes the nose to swell and secret excess mucus, resulting in a stuffy and runny nose and postnasal drip, which initiates the cough to clear your throat. Cough can also be from the lungs if the nose allergy advances to the chest causing asthma, which happens in 85% of the cases of nasal allergy. More symptoms are an itchy nose, nosebleeds, and loss of smell and taste, frequent sinus & ear infections, headaches, and eye irritation. Allergy treatment should be beneficial to you.
CAN ALLERGIES CAUSE LOSS OF SMELL OR TASTE?
Allergy is a common cause of loss of smell and taste. When allergy affects the nose and sinuses, the inflammation and swelling of the nasal passages affect the smell mechanism. Usually, this can be reversible if the allergy is diagnosed and adequately treated early. Loss of smell can also be the result of neurological damage which is usually irreversible. You should seek the correct diagnosis of what you are allergic to and implement an appropriate and aggressive treatment program then the chance to regain your smell is more favorable. You can call or write us for more advice.
DO ALLERGIES CAUSE SINUS PROBLEMS?
Chronic sinusitis (inflammation of the nasal sinuses), affects more than 35 million Americans each year. Approximately 60% of allergy patients develop chronic sinusitis. People suffering from sinusitis miss an average of four days of work each year. There are more than 20 million office visits to primary care physicians for sinusitis annually. The yearly cost of caring for sinusitis in the US is approximately $8 billion. There is a serious association between sinusitis and asthma. Approximately 60% of asthma patients have chronic sinusitis and their asthma is triggered by the sinusitis.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO USE NOSE SPRAYS?
Nose sprays are commonly used for allergic diseases of the nose and sinuses. Many patients do not use them correctly, which decreases the benefit of this useful form of treatment. One should shake the canister, remove the cover, and prime it by pumping 2-3 times before the first time use. Blow your nose to clear the passage, and keep your head in a normal position, but do not tilt it back. Insert the tip in one nostril at a time and activate the sprayer pointing its tip away from the septum toward the ear lobule on the same side. Inhale or gently sniff as you spray the medicine.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NOSE ALLERGIES AND SINUSITIS?
Rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, which can be caused by allergy or other causes, such as microbial infections. Symptoms include runny nose, itchy nose, roof of the mouth, throat, eyes and ears and watery eyes and sneezing. Allergic rhinitis may be only seasonal or all year (perennial). Sinusitis is inflammation of the nasal sinuses which gives pain behind the eyes and around the nose, long-lasting congestion, colored nasal discharge, postnasal drip, pressure in the face, headache and sometimes fever or chronic cough. Allergies predispose you to sinusitis which happens frequently.
What services does the Allergy, Asthma, Sinus and Immunology Center offer?
The center offers diagnosis and treatment for allergies, asthma, sinus infections, food allergies, and immunologic problems. Services include allergy testing, pulmonary function testing, and personalized care.
Who is the specialist at the Allergy, Asthma, Sinus and Immunology Center?
Dr. Shawky A. Hassan, M.D., Ph.D., is the board-certified allergist and immunologist leading the center, with extensive education and experience in allergy and immunology.
What are typical symptoms of allergies and asthma that the center treats?
Symptoms include itchy, swollen, and watery eyes; runny or stuffy nose; coughing; shortness of breath; wheezing; chest tightness; and skin reactions like eczema and hives.
How can allergies and asthma cause fatigue?
Fatigue often results from breathing difficulties, poor sleep caused by symptoms like snoring and coughing, and sometimes from sedating allergy medications.
What treatments are available for allergies at the center?
Treatments include environmental and food control, medications, and desensitization allergy shots (immunotherapy) with about an 85% success rate for long-term symptom control.
Is the center accessible for patients with mobility challenges?
Yes, the center has wheelchair-accessible entrances, seating, and restrooms to accommodate patients with mobility needs.
What are the center's operating hours and appointment requirements?
The center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on weekends. Appointments are required for visits.
What languages are spoken at the center?
The center provides services in English and Spanish to accommodate diverse patients.
Are there any nearby medical facilities or specialists that patients might find helpful?
Yes, nearby medical facilities include Naples Community Hospital and NCH Baker Hospital-Emergency Center. Specialists near the center include dermatologists like Bonnie Zonas MD, cardiologists like Levine Heart & Wellness, and nephrologists such as Collier Nephrology, Hypertension & Internal Medicine Specialists.
What local amenities are near the center to help patients during their visit?
Nearby amenities include Lakeview Pharmacy for medication needs, Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center for skincare, and the Garden of Hope and Courage botanical garden for relaxation before or after appointments.