Category
Immunology
Acquired Immune Deficiencies
Acquired immune deficiencies, developing post-birth from infections, malnutrition, cancers, or immunosuppressive treatments, weaken the immune system's ability to defend against disease.
Learn MoreChronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) causes profound fatigue that rest does not relieve and that worsens after exertion. Careful pacing and symptom care help patients function.
Learn MoreCOVID-19 & Long COVID
COVID-19 is a respiratory infection that ranges from mild to severe, and some people develop lingering long COVID symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog lasting weeks to months after infection.
Learn MoreHay Fever
Hay fever, medically known as allergic rhinitis, is a common allergic reaction that occurs when your immune system overreacts to airborne allergens. Despite its name, hay fever doesn't involve hay and doesn't cause a fever. Instead, it's triggered by various environmental allergens that are inhaled through the nose and mouth.
Learn MoreHives (Urticaria)
Hives (urticaria) are itchy, raised welts caused by histamine release, triggered by allergens, physical stimuli, medications, infections, stress, or sometimes, unknown factors.
Learn MoreSeasonal Allergies (Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis)
Seasonal allergic rhinitis — "hay fever" — produces sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes from cyclical exposure to pollen. In Tampa Bay, the seasonal pattern collapses into near-year-round allergen exposure, which changes how we approach treatment.
Learn MoreSjögren's Syndrome
Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that attacks moisture-producing glands, causing dry eyes and dry mouth, and can also affect the joints, skin, nerves, and internal organs.
Learn MoreSystemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can inflame the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart, and lungs; treatment controls flares and helps prevent organ damage.
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