Allergies
Allergies can affect your comfort, sleep and daily activities. Atlantic Health’s allergy specialists partner with you to identify what’s causing your symptoms and recommend treatments and lifestyle changes to help you breathe easier.
Diagnosis and treatment
Allergies are the result of an over-sensitive immune system and may be a major trigger of respiratory illness. Symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, wheezing, cough and difficulty breathing.
Patients who suspect their respiratory distress is the result of an allergen can turn to the Respiratory Therapy Department for expert diagnosis and treatment. Our pulmonary specialists may perform blood tests and pulmonary function tests, or spirometry, to determine which specific allergen is causing the symptoms. Depending on results, they may prescribe medications, such as antihistamines or nasal steroids, as well as lifestyle changes to prevent flare-ups and improve quality of life.
Better Breathers
Our monthly support group can help patients manage COPD, asthma and other breathing issues.
Personalized medicine
Genetic testing and screenings can help your most important health questions.
Quit smoking
Learn techniques to kick the habit. Nicotine replacement products will be provided at no cost.