Michael R. Kletz, MD and Appaji Gondi, MD treat both adults and children at all of the Black and Kletz Allergy locations.
Some of the conditions that we treat at Black & Kletz Allergy include:
- Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) – pollen, dust, and mold allergies
- Asthma
- Sinus problems (e.g., sinus infections, sinus congestion)
- Pet Allergies
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Swelling (Angioedema)
- Anaphylaxis
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- Eye Allergies (Allergic Conjunctivitis)
- Food Allergies
- Food Sensitivities and Intolerances
- Contact Dermatitis and Skin Rashes
- Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac
- Insect Sting Allergies
- Medication Allergies [e.g., antibiotics, “caine” drugs (Novocaine, Lidocaine, etc.), IV contrast dyes used in radiologic procedures]
- Nasal Polyps
- Generalized Itching (Pruritus)
- Latex Allergy
- Eosinophilic Disorders (e.g., eosinophilic esophagitis)
- Immunologic problems (e.g., immune deficiencies, recurrent infections)
- Mast Cell Disorders
If you exhibit any of the following symptoms, they may be due to allergies:
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Itchy and/or watery eyes
- Post-nasal drip
- Wheezing and/or shortness of breath
- Coughing
- Fatigue
- Headache (particularly around the sinuses)
- Sore throat
- Itching (Pruritus)
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Swelling episodes
- Rashes
- Snoring
- Decreased sense of taste and/or smell
Procedures and services performed by our physicians include:
- Skin testing
- Blood testing
- Pulmonary function testing (PFT’s; Breathing tests)
- Allergy Immunotherapy (Allergy injections) for indoor and outdoor allergies
- Allergy Immunotherapy (Allergy injections) for stinging insect allergies (e.g. bees, wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets)
- Patch testing to help identify reason for contact dermatitis and skin rashes
- Food allergy testing
- Penicillin skin testing
- Oral challenges for foods and medications
- Testing for “numbing” medications (“Caine” testing) such as Novocaine, Lidocaine, etc. commonly used in dental and surgical procedures
- Latex allergy testing
- Xolair (omalizumab) injections for eligible asthmatics and patients with chronic hives (urticaria)
- Nucala (mepolizumab) injections for eligible asthmatics
- Fasenra (benralizumab) injections for eligible eosinophilic asthmatics
- Dupixent (dupiumab) injections for eligible asthmatics, patients with moderate to severe eczema, and patients with inadequately controlled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
- Demonstrating the correct method on how to use asthma inhalers, peak flow meters, and spacers
- Demonstrating the correct method on how to use an EpiPen, Auvi-Q, and/or Adrenaclick self-injectable devices
- Testing for vaccine allergies such as the Flu (Influenza) vaccine followed by its subsequent administration
- Immune system testing
- Vaccination administration for the pneumococcal vaccine (“pneumonia shot”) (e.g., Pneumovax, Prevnar 13)
For more information, please visit www.bkallergy.com.