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Breathe Right, Live Well
Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center’s mission is to be the leading caregiver for patients with allergies and chronic respiratory problems. Since 1966, our practice has been committed to providing the greater Birmingham area and our patients with the best care through our values of care, advocacy, service, integrity, and accountability. Allergies, asthma, and immune diseases can have a drastic effect on an individual’s quality of life. Our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff work together to help diagnosis and treat patients who suffer from pediatric and adult allergies, skin disorders, sinus issues, asthma, and immunological issues, as well as food and drug allergies. Come see us at one of our convenient locations in Homewood, Hoover, Alabaster, Chelsea, Cullman, Trussville, Bessemer, or Oxford.
Why See an Allergist?
Becoming an allergist / immunologist requires at least an additional nine years of training beyond a bachelor’s degree. After completing medical school, physicians undergo three years of training in internal medicine or pediatrics and pass the exam of either the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). To specialize in Allergy-Immunology, it is next necessary for internists and pediatricians to complete an additional two years of study, called a fellowship, in an accredited allergy / immunology training program. They are then qualified to sit for the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) certification exam. All of our allergists are certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology: the only recognized specialty that cares for patients with allergic and immunological diseases.
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- Sinus Infections
- Asthma and frequent cough
- Hay Fever (Rhinitis)
- Eye Allergies
- Food, Insect, and Drug Allergies
- Immune System Problems that might cause frequent infections
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Our Blog
Spotting Seasonal Allergies Versus COVID-19
Because of COVID-19, many of us will be more alarmed than usual when we hear a sneeze or a cough this allergy season. The truth, however, is that seasonal allergies are very common so it is important to be able to tell the difference between COVID-19 and seasonal...
Welcome Michael Polcari, MD
Michael Polcari, MD has joined Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center. Polcari received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and...
Oral Immunotherapy for Food Allergies
Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for food allergies is a life changing medical treatment that re-trains the immune system to become desensitized to food allergens through regular ingestion of food proteins at increasing doses. Alabama Allergy's Food Allergy Treatment Center...